17. Our eyes continually failed usas we looked in vain for help.From our watchtowers we watched for a nation that could not rescue us.צ (Tsade)
18. Our enemies hunted us down at every stepso that we could not walk about in our streets.Our end drew near, our days were numbered,for our end had come!ק (Qof)
19. Those who pursued us were swifterthan eagles in the sky.They chased us over the mountains;they ambushed us in the wilderness.ר (Resh)
20. Our very life breath – the Lord’s anointed king – was caught in their traps,of whom we thought, “Under his protection we will survive among the nations.”ש (Sin/Shin)
21. Rejoice and be glad for now, O people of Edom,who reside in the land of Uz.But the cup of judgment will pass to you also;you will get drunk and take off your clothes.ת (Tav)
22. O people of Zion, your punishment will come to an end;he will not prolong your exile.But, O people of Edom, he will punish your sin and reveal your offenses!