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Lamentations 5:6-9 Good News Bible Catholic Edition (GNBDK)

6. To get food enough to stay alive,we went begging to Egypt and Assyria.

7. Our ancestors sinned, but now they are gone,and we are suffering for their sins.

8. We are ruled by those who are no better than slaves,and no one can save us from their power.

9. Murderers roam through the countryside;we risk our lives when we look for food.

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