I believe, for I will speak: I was greatly afflicted:

I still had faith, though I said, I am in great trouble;

Επιστευσα, δια τουτο ελαλησα· εγω ημην σφοδρα τεθλιμμενος·

I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:

I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”