Lamentations 5:1-6 ▼

1 Remember, O Yahweh, what has happened to us; Look, and see our reproach!

2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, Our houses to foreigners.

3 We have become orphans without a father; Our mothers are like widows.

4 We drink our water by means of silver; Our wood comes to us at a price.

5 Our pursuers are at our necks; We are worn out; there is no rest for us.

6 We have given over our hands to Egypt and Assyria to get enough bread.