8. We boast about you, our God,and we are always grateful.
9. But now you have rejected us;you don't lead us into battle,and we look foolish.
10. You made us retreat,and our enemies have takeneverything we own.
11. You let us be slaughteredlike sheep,and you scattered usamong the nations.
12. You sold your peoplefor little or nothing,and you earned no profit.
13. You made us look foolishto our neighbours,and people who live nearbyinsult us and sneer.
14. Foreigners joke about usand shake their heads.
15. I am embarrassed every day,and I blush with shame.
16. But others mock and sneer,as they watch my enemiestake revenge on me.
17. All of this has happened to us,though we didn't forget youor break our agreement.