1. Lord, consider what has become of us; take notice of our disgrace. Look at it!
2. Our property has been turned over to strangers;our houses belong to foreigners.
3. We have become orphans, having no father;our mothers are like widows.
4. We drink our own water—but for a price;we gather our own wood—but pay for it.
5. Our hunters have been at our necks;we are worn out, but have no rest.
6. We held out a hand to Egyptand to Assyria, to get sufficient food.
7. Our fathers have sinned and are gone,but we are burdened with their iniquities.
8. Slaves rule over us; there is no one to rescue usfrom their power.
9. We get our bread at the risk of our livesbecause of the desert heat.
10. Our skin is as hot as an ovenbecause of the burning heat of famine.