15. For he has brought a nation upon them from far, a shameless nation, and of a strange language, who neither reverenced old man, nor pitied child.
16. And they have carried away the dear beloved sons of the widow, and left her that was alone desolate of her daughters.
17. But I, what can I help you?
18. For he that brought these plagues upon you will deliver you from the hand of your enemies.
19. Go your way, O my children, go your way: for I am left desolate.
20. I have put off the garment of peace, and put upon me the sackcloth of my petition: I will cry to the Everlasting as long as I live.
21. Be of good cheer, O my children, cry to God, and he shall deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies.
22. For I have trusted in the Everlasting, that he will save you; and joy is come to me from the Holy One, because of the mercy which shall soon come to you from the Everlasting your Saviour.