Lamentations 5:14-22 ▼

14 Elders are absent from the gate, Young men from their music.

15 The joy of our hearts has ended; 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, Jackals prowl in it.

19 You, LORD, rule forever; Your throne is from generation to generation.

20 Why will You forget us forever? Why do You abandon us for so long?

21 Restore us to You, LORD, so that we may be restored; Renew our days as of old,

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