“‘Let my eyes overflow with tears^(A)
    night and day without ceasing;
for the Virgin^(B) Daughter, my people,
    has suffered a grievous wound,
    a crushing blow.^(C)
18 If I go into the country,
    I see those slain by the sword;
if I go into the city,
    I see the ravages of famine.^(D)
Both prophet and priest
    have gone to a land they know not.^(E)’”

¹⁹ Have you rejected Judah completely?^(F)
    Do you despise Zion?
Why have you afflicted us
    so that we cannot be healed?^(G)
We hoped for peace
    but no good has come,
for a time of healing
    but there is only terror.^(H)
20 We acknowledge^(I) our wickedness, Lord,
    and the guilt of our ancestors;^(J)
    we have indeed sinned^(K) against you.
²¹ For the sake of your name^(L) do not despise us;
    do not dishonor your glorious throne.^(M)
Remember your covenant^(N) with us
    and do not break it.
²² Do any of the worthless idols^(O) of the nations bring rain?^(P)
    Do the skies themselves send down showers?
No, it is you, Lord our God.
    Therefore our hope is in you,
    for you are the one who does all this.^(Q)

⁹ Help us,^(A) God our Savior,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us and forgive our sins
    for your name’s sake.^(B)
10 Why should the nations say,
    “Where is their God?”^(C)

Before our eyes, make known among the nations
    that you avenge^(D) the outpoured blood^(E) of your servants.
¹¹ May the groans of the prisoners come before you;
    with your strong arm preserve those condemned to die.
¹² Pay back into the laps^(F) of our neighbors seven times^(G)
    the contempt they have hurled at you, Lord.
¹³ Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture,^(H)
    will praise you forever;^(I)
from generation to generation
    we will proclaim your praise.