²⁸ Let him be seated by himself, saying nothing, because he has put it on him.

¹⁷ I did not take my seat among the band of those who are glad, and I had no joy; I kept by myself because of your hand; for you have made me full of wrath.

¹⁰ The responsible men of the daughter of Zion are seated on the earth without a word; they have put dust on their heads, they are clothed in haircloth: the heads of the virgins of Jerusalem are bent down to the earth.

⁹ I was quiet, and kept my mouth shut; because you had done it.

⁷ I keep watch like a bird by itself on the house-top.