15. The joy of our hearts has ceased; our dancing has been turned to mourning.
16. The crown has fallen from our head;woe to us, for we have sinned!
17. For this our heart has become sick,for these things our eyes have grown dim,
18. for Mount Zion which lies desolate; jackals prowl over it.
19. But you, O Lord, reign forever;your throne endures to all generations.
20. Why do you forget us forever,why do you forsake us for so many days?
21. Restore us to yourself, O Lord, that we may be restored!Renew our days as of old—
22. unless you have utterly rejected us,and you remain exceedingly angry with us.