4. We are something our neighbors joke about. The nations around us laugh at us and make fun of us.
5. Lord, how long will you be angry with us? Will it be forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire?
6. Pour out your burning anger on the nations that don't pay any attention to you. Pour it out on the kingdoms that don't worship you.
7. They have swallowed up the people of Jacob. They have destroyed Israel's homeland.
8. Don't hold against us the sins of our people who lived before us. May you be quick to show us your tender love. We are in great need.