33. But I will always love Davidand faithfully keep allof my promises to him.
34. “I won't break my agreementor go back on my word.
35. I have sworn once and for allby my own holy name,and I won't lie to David.
36. His family will always rule.I will let his kingdom lastas long as the sun
37. and moonappear in the sky.”
38. You are now angry, God,and you have turned your backon your chosen king.
39. You broke off your agreementwith your servant, the king,and you completely destroyedhis kingdom.
40. The walls of his cityhave been broken through,and every fortressnow lies in ruin.
41. All who pass bytake what they want,and nations everywherejoke about the king.
42. You made his enemies powerfuland let them celebrate.
43. But you forced him to retreatbecause you did not fighton his side.
44. You took his crownand threw his throneto the ground.
45. You made an old man of himand put him to shame.
46. How much longer, Lord?Will you hide for ever?How long will your angerkeep burning like fire?
47. Remember, life is short!Why did you empty our livesof all meaning?
48. No one can escape the powerof death and the grave.