16 The face of the Lord scattered them;
He no longer regards them.
(A)The people do not respect the priests
Nor show favor to the elders.
17 Still (B)our eyes failed us,
Watching vainly for our help;
In our watching we watched
For a nation that could not save us.
18 (C)They tracked our steps
So that we could not walk in our streets.
(D)Our end was near;
Our days were over,
For our end had come.
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