2 The Lord destroyed without mercy every village in JudahAnd tore down the forts that defended the land.He brought disgrace on the kingdom and its rulers.
3 In his fury he shattered the strength of Israel;He refused to help us when the enemy came.He raged against us like fire, destroying everything.
4 He aimed his arrows at us like an enemy;He killed all those who were our joy and delight.Here in Jerusalem we felt his burning anger.
5 Like an enemy, the Lord has destroyed Israel;He has left her forts and palaces in ruins.He has brought on the people of Judah unending sorrow.
6 He smashed to pieces the Temple where we worshipped him;He has put an end to holy days and Sabbaths.King and priest alike have felt the force of his anger.
7 The Lord rejected his altar and deserted his holy Temple;He allowed the enemy to tear down its walls.They shouted in victory where once we had worshipped in joy.
8 The Lord was determined that the walls of Zion should fall;He measured them off to make sure of total destruction.The towers and walls now lie in ruins together.