Lamentations 2:4-6

Good News Translation

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.

⁵ Like an enemy, the Lord has destroyed Israel;
    He has left her forts and palaces in ruins.
    He has brought on the people of Judah unending sorrow.

⁶ He smashed to pieces the Temple where we worshiped him;
    He has put an end to holy days and Sabbaths.
    King and priest alike have felt the force of his anger.