Lamentations 5:14-22 ▼

14 Elders have ceased from being at the gate, Young men from their music.

15 The joy of our hearts has ceased; Our dancing has been turned into mourning.

16 The crown has fallen from our head; Woe to us, for we have sinned!

17 Because of this our heart is faint; Because of these things our eyes are dim;

18 Because of Mount Zion which lies desolate, Foxes walk about in it.

19 You, O Yahweh, sit enthroned forever; Your throne is from generation to generation.

20 Why do You forget us forever? Why do You forsake us so long?

21 Cause us to return to You, O Yahweh, that we may be returned; Renew our days as of old,

22 Even if You have utterly rejected us And are exceedingly angry with us.