12 Our rulers are strung upby their arms,and our nation's advisersare treated shamefully.
13 Young men are forcedto do the work of slaves;boys must carryheavy loads of wood.
14 Our leaders are not allowedto decide cases in court,and young peopleno longer play music.
15 Our hearts are sad;instead of dancing,we mourn.
16 Zion's glory has disappeared!And we are doomedbecause of our sins.
17 We feel sick all overand can't even see straight;
18 our city is in ruins,overrun by wild dogs.