Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.
King James Version (public domain)
Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah · c. 7th–6th century BC · Major prophet of Judah
What does Lamentations 3:52 say in the KJV?
Context
50Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.
51Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city.
52Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.
53They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me.
54Waters flowed over mine head; then I said, I am cut off.