Lamentations 1:19-21

Contemporary English Version

¹⁹I called out to my lovers,
but they betrayed me.
My priests and my leaders died
while searching the city
for scraps of food.

²⁰Won't you look and see
    how upset I am, our Lord?
My stomach is in knots,
and my heart is broken
    because I betrayed you.
In the streets and at home,
    my people are slaughtered.

²¹Everyone heard my groaning,
    but no one offered comfort.
My enemies know of the trouble
that you have brought on me,
    and it makes them glad.
Hurry and punish them,
    as you have promised.

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