Lamentations 5:15-19

New Living Translation

¹⁵ Joy has left our hearts;
    our dancing has turned to mourning.
¹⁶ The garlands have^[a] fallen from our heads.
    Weep for us because we have sinned.
¹⁷ Our hearts are sick and weary,
    and our eyes grow dim with tears.
¹⁸ For Jerusalem^[b] is empty and desolate,
    a place haunted by jackals.

¹⁹ But Lord, you remain the same forever!
    Your throne continues from generation to generation.