Why Do You Hate Me?

1. I, however, I am merciful and I am cruel.

2. Be on your guard!

3. Hate not my obedience and love not my self-control.

4. When I am weak, forsake me not, and fear me not when I am in my power.

5. For why would you despise my fear and curse my pride?

6. I, however, am she who is found in all fears, and I am strength in trembling.

7. I am she who is sick, and I am well in a pleasant place.

8. I am without sense and I am wise.

9. Why have you hated me in your counsels?

10. For among the silent I shall be silent, and I shall appear and speak.