2. Judah mourns;her gates wither away.The people fall to the ground in sorrow,as sobs of Jerusalem ascend.
3. The rich send their servants for water,but the wells run dry.They return with empty jars,ashamed, bewildered, and in despair.
4. Because the ground is cracked due to lack of rain,the farmers too are ashamed;they cover their heads.
5. Even the doe in the fieldabandons her newborn,for there’s no grass.
6. The wild donkeys stand on the well-traveled paths,panting like thirsty dogs;they go blindsince there’s nothing to eat.
7. Even though our sins testify against us,help us, Lord, for your name’s sake.We have turned away from youand sinned against you time and again.
8. You are the hope of Israel,its savior in times of trouble.Why are you like a stranger in the land,like a tourist spending only the night?