3 Rulers send their servantsto the storage pits for water.But there's none to be found;they return in despairwith their jars still empty.
4 There has been no rain,and farmers feel sickas they watch cracks appearin the dry ground.
5 A deer gives birth in a field,then abandons her newborn fawnand leaves in search of grass.
6 Wild donkeys go blindfrom starvation.So they stand on barren hilltopsand sniff the air,hoping to smell green grass.
7 Our terrible sins may demandthat we be punished.But if you rescue us, Lord,everyone will seehow great you are.
8 You're our only hope;you alone can save us now.You help us one day,but you're gone the next.
9 Did this disastertake you by surprise?Are you a warriorwith your hands tied?You have chosen us,and your temple is here.Don't abandon us!