7. Our fathers sinned; they no longer exist,but we bear their punishment.
8. Slaves rule over us; no one rescues us from their hands.
9. We secure our food at the risk of our livesbecause of the sword in the wilderness.
10. Our skin is as hot as an oven from the ravages of hunger.
11. Women are raped in Zion,girls in the cities of Judah.