Lamentations 2:2-4

Good News Translation

² The Lord destroyed without mercy every village in Judah
    And tore down the forts that defended the land.
    He brought disgrace on the kingdom and its rulers.

³ In his fury he shattered the strength of Israel;
    He refused to help us when the enemy came.
    He raged against us like fire, destroying everything.

⁴ He aimed his arrows at us like an enemy;
    He killed all those who were our joy and delight.
    Here in Jerusalem we felt his burning anger.