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14 Old men ceased from the gate, the chosen ones from their stringed instruments. 15 The joy of our heart ceased; our dance was turned to mourning. 16 The crown of our head fell: wo! now to us, for we sinned. 17 For this our heart was languid; for this our eyes were darkened. 18 For mount Zion was laid waste, the foxes went upon it. 19 Thou, O Jehovah, shalt dwell forever; thy throne to generation and generation. 20 Wherefore wilt thou forget us forever? wilt thou forsake us to length of days? 21 Turn us back, O Jehovah, to thee, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. 22 But rejecting, thou didst reject us; thou wert angry against us even greatly. Lamentations 5:14-22, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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