18. If I go to the field, I see those killed because of war.If I go to the city, I see those sick because of famine.Prophets and priests wander through a land they haven’t heard of.
19. Have you completely rejected Judah?Do you despise Zion?Why have you struck us so hard that we cannot heal?We hope for peace, but no good comes from it.We hope for a time of healing, but there’s only terror.
20. O Lord, we realize our wickednessand the wrongs done by our ancestors.We have sinned against you.
21. For the sake of your name, don’t despise us.Don’t dishonor your glorious throne.Remember your promise to us; don’t break it.
22. The worthless gods of the nations can’t make it rain.By themselves, the skies can’t give showers.But you can, O Lord our God.We have hope in you because you do all these things.