16. Pe The anger of the Lord has separated them; he will never look upon them again. They did not respect the countenance of the priests, nor did they have compassion on the elders.
17. Ain As for us, our eyes have failed in seeking our vain help; in our watching we have watched for people that cannot save us.
18. Tzaddi They hunt our steps that we cannot walk in our streets; our end came near; our days were fulfilled; for our end is come.
19. Koph Our persecutors were swifter than the eagles of the heaven; they pursued us upon the mountains; they laid wait for us in the wilderness.