He hath builded against me, and compassed me with gall and travail.
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Verse 5 is found in chapter 3 of Lamentations. Physical deterioration is expressed through bones, skin, and darkness. The language communicates progressive exhaustion and isolation. Darkness also functions as an image of an existence without direction or relief, where the afflicted person feels trapped in suffering.
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Er hat mich verbaut und mich mit Galle und Mühe umgeben.
Edificó contra mí, y cercome de tósigo y de trabajo.
Il a bâti autour de moi, Il m'a environné de poison et de douleur.
Egli ha fatti degli edificii contro a me, E mi ha intorniato di tosco e di affanno.
Edificou contra mim, e me cercou de fel e trabalho.
他築壘攻擊我, 以苦楚和艱難圍困我;
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