4 How long will the land mournand the grass in the fields dry up?The animals and birds are swept awaydue to the evil of those in the land.The people say,"God doesn’t see what we’re up to!"
5 If you have raced with people and are worn out,how will you compete with horses?If you fall down in an open field,how will you survive in the forest along the Jordan?
6 Even your relatives, your very family,are planning to trap you.They are out to get you.So don’t trust them,even if they appear to be on your side.
7 I have abandoned my house;I have deserted my inheritance.I have given the one I loveinto the power of her enemies.
8 My inheritance has turned against melike a lion in the forest;she growls at me;therefore, I have rejected her.
9 My inheritance has becomelike a bird of prey,surrounded and attacked.Go, gather all the wild animals for the feast.
10 Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard;they have trampled down my field;they have reduced my treasured fieldto a desolate wilderness.