Don’t spread the news in Gath! Don’t shed even a single tear! In Beth Leaphrah sit in the dust!

Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Don’t even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms!

‘Don’t preach with such impassioned rhetoric,’ they say excitedly. ‘These prophets should not preach of such things; we will not be overtaken by humiliation.’

My enemies, do not gloat over me! Though I have fallen, I will get up. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.