16. The crown has fallen from our head. Things have gone bad for us because we sinned.
17. For this reason, our hearts have become sick, and our eyes cannot see clearly.
18. Mount Zion is a wasteland. Foxes run around on Mount Zion.
19. But you rule forever, Lord. Your kingly chair lasts forever and ever.
20. You seem to have forgotten us forever. You seem to have left us alone for such a long time.
21. Bring us back to you, Lord. We will gladly come back to you. Make our lives as they were before.
22. You were very angry with us. Have you completely rejected us?