1. Jerusalem once was full of people.But now the city is empty.Jerusalem once was a great city among the nations.But now she has become like a widow.She was like a queen of all the other cities.But now she is a slave.
2. She cries loudly at night.Tears are on her cheeks.There is no one to comfort her.All her lovers are gone.All her friends have turned against her.They have become her enemies.
3. Judah has gone into captivity.She has suffered and worked hard.She lives among other nations.But she has found no rest.Those who chased her caught her.They caught her when she was in trouble.
4. The roads to Jerusalem are sad.No one comes to Jerusalem for the feasts.No one passes through her gates.And her priests groan.Her young women are suffering.And Jerusalem suffers terribly.
5. Her enemies have become her masters.Her enemies enjoy the wealth they have won.The Lord is punishing herfor her many sins.Her children have gone away.They are captives of the enemy in a foreign land.
6. The beauty of Jerusalemhas gone away.Her rulers are like deerthat cannot find food.They are weak and have run awayfrom those who chased them.