8. But now they are blacker than soot;they are not recognised in the streets.Their skin has shrivelled on their bones;it has become as dry as a stick.
9. Those killed by the sword are better offthan those who die of famine;racked with hunger, they waste awayfor lack of food from the field.
10. With their own hands compassionate womenhave cooked their own children,who became their foodwhen my people were destroyed.
11. The Lord has given full vent to his wrath;he has poured out his fierce anger.He kindled a fire in Zionthat consumed her foundations.