14. “Let Zion’s neighbors come—Remember the captivity of my sons and daughters,brought upon them by the Eternal One.
15. He has brought against them a nation from afar,a nation ruthless and of alien speech,That has neither reverence for old agenor pity for the child;
16. They have led away this widow’s beloved sons,have left me solitary, without daughters.
17. What can I do to help you?
18. The one who has brought this evil upon youmust himself deliver you from your enemies’ hands.
19. Farewell, my children, farewell;I am left desolate.
20. I have taken off the garment of peace,have put on sackcloth for my prayer of supplication;while I live I will cry out to the Eternal One.