^{7 Ref} I have forsaken my house, I have cast off my heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.

^{8 Ref} My heritage is become unto me as a lion in the forest: she hath uttered her voice against me; therefore I have hated her.

^{9 Ref} Is my heritage unto me as a speckled bird of prey? are the birds of prey against her round about? go ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, bring them to devour.