Baruch 2:4-6

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁴ And he gave them into subjection to all the kingdoms around us, to be a reproach and a desolation among all the surrounding peoples, where the Lord has scattered them. ⁵ They were brought low and not raised up, because we sinned against the Lord our God, in not heeding his voice.

⁶ “‘Righteousness belongs to the Lord our God, but confusion of face to us and our fathers, as at this day.