Neh.9.37

Nehemiah 9:37

KJV

And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.

Deuteronomy 28:33

KJV

The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou knowest not eat up; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed alway:

Lamentations 5:5

KJV

Our necks are under persecution: we labour, and have no rest.