16. Our food disappears before our very eyes.No joyful celebrations are held in the house of our God.
17. The seeds die in the parched ground,and the grain crops fail.The barns stand empty,and granaries are abandoned.
18. How the animals moan with hunger!The herds of cattle wander about confused,because they have no pasture.The flocks of sheep and goats bleat in misery.
19. lord, help us!The fire has consumed the wilderness pastures,and flames have burned up all the trees.
20. Even the wild animals cry out to youbecause the streams have dried up,and fire has consumed the wilderness pastures.