² Today also my complaint is bitter.^[a](A)
His^[b] hand is heavy despite my groaning.

²⁰ You caused me to experience
many troubles and misfortunes,^(A)
but you will revive me again.^(B)
You will bring me up again,
even from the depths of the earth.^(C)

⁴ The roads to Zion^(A) mourn,
for no one comes to the appointed festivals.^(B)
All her gates are deserted;
her priests groan,
her young women grieve,
and she herself is bitter.