15 For he has brought a far away people upon them, a guilty people, and of another language,
16 who have not reverenced the aged, nor had mercy on the children, and who have led away the beloved of the widow, leaving me deserted and alone, without sons.
17 But as for me, how am I able to help you?
18 For he who has brought these evils upon you, will rescue you from the hands of your enemies.
19 Walk on, sons, walk on, for I have been abandoned and I am alone.
20 I have taken off the garment of peace and have put on the sackcloth of supplication, and I will cry out to the most High in my days.
21 Be ever more peaceful, sons. Cry out to the Lord, and he will rescue you from the hand of the hostile leaders.