3 We have become orphans, having no father;our mothers are like widows.
4 We drink our own water—but for a price;we gather our own wood—but pay for it.
5 Our hunters have been at our necks;we are worn out, but have no rest.
6 We held out a hand to Egyptand to Assyria, to get sufficient food.
7 Our fathers have sinned and are gone,but we are burdened with their iniquities.
8 Slaves rule over us; there is no one to rescue usfrom their power.
9 We get our bread at the risk of our livesbecause of the desert heat.