Lamentations 4:17-22

New International Version

¹⁷ Moreover, our eyes failed,
    looking in vain^(A) for help;^(B)
from our towers we watched
    for a nation^(C) that could not save us.

¹⁸ People stalked us at every step,
    so we could not walk in our streets.
Our end was near, our days were numbered,
    for our end had come.^(D)

¹⁹ Our pursuers were swifter
    than eagles^(E) in the sky;
they chased us^(F) over the mountains
    and lay in wait for us in the desert.^(G)

²⁰ The Lord’s anointed,^(H) our very life breath,
    was caught in their traps.^(I)
We thought that under his shadow^(J)
    we would live among the nations.

²¹ Rejoice and be glad, Daughter Edom,
    you who live in the land of Uz.^(K)
But to you also the cup^(L) will be passed;
    you will be drunk and stripped naked.^(M)

²² Your punishment will end, Daughter Zion;^(N)
    he will not prolong your exile.
But he will punish your sin, Daughter Edom,
    and expose your wickedness.^(O)