17. Therefore you will say this word to them: Let my eyes run down with tearsnight and day, and let them not cease;for the virgin daughter of my peoplehas been broken with a great blow,with a very infected wound.
18. If I go out into the field,I see those slain with the sword!And if I enter the city,I see those who are sick with famine!Indeed, both the prophet and the priestgo about into a land that they do not know.
19. Have You utterly rejected Judah?Has Your soul loathed Zion?Why have You stricken usso that there is no healing for us?We looked for peace,but there was nothing good;and for the time of healing,but there is trouble!
20. We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickednessand the iniquity of our fathers,for we have sinned against You.
21. Do not abhor us. For Your name’s sake,do not disgrace Your glorious throne.Remember and do not breakYour covenant with us.
22. Are there any among the idols of the nations that can cause rain?Or can the heavens give showers?Is it not You, O Lord our God?Therefore, we will wait upon You,for You have done all these things.