18. I'm burdened with sorrowand feel like giving up.
19. In a foreign landmy people are crying.Listen! You'll hear them say,“Has the Lord deserted Zion?Is he no longer its king?”I hear the Lord reply,“Why did you make me angryby worshipping useless idols?”
20. The people complain,“Spring and summerhave come and gone,but still the Lordhasn't rescued us.”
21. My people are crushed,and so is my heart.I am horrified and mourn.