⁹ Even my close friend,^(A)
    someone I trusted,
one who shared my bread,
    has turned^[a] against me.^(B)

¹⁴ All your allies^(A) have forgotten you;
    they care nothing for you.
I have struck you as an enemy^(B) would
    and punished you as would the cruel,^(C)
because your guilt is so great
    and your sins^(D) so many.

“‘They misled you and overcame you—
    those trusted friends^(B) of yours.
Your feet are sunk in the mud;^(C)
    your friends have deserted you.’

“Is there no longer wisdom in Teman?^(D)
    Has counsel perished from the prudent?
    Has their wisdom decayed?