1 My heart was filled with sorrow, and as I groaned and wept, I began praying:
2 You, Lord, rule the worldwith honesty, justice,and mercy.
3 Please be kind and forgive me,especially for those sinsI didn't mean to commit.And don't make me sufferfor the sins of my ancestors.
4 They disobeyed your commands,and so you let us be robbed,or killed,or laughed at and insulted,while being led away as captivesall over the world.