15. God brought a nationfrom far away against them,a nation that is shamelessand speaks a strange language,that showed no respect for the elderly or pity for the child.
16. It took away the widow’sdearly loved sonsand deprived the lonely womanof her daughters.
17. But how am I able to help you?
18. The one who broughtthe horrible things on youwill rescue youfrom your enemies’ grasp.
19. Go, children, go,for I have been left desolate.
20. I’ve stripped off the robe of peace and put on the rough cloth of mourners.I’ll spend my days crying outto the eternal one.
21. Children, be confident! Cry out to God!God will rescue you from your enemies’ authority and grip.