16 The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned.
17 Because of this, our heart is sick;because of these, our eyes grow dim:
18 because of Mount Zion, which lies desolateand has jackals prowling in it.
19 You, Lord, are enthroned forever;Your throne endures from generation to generation.
20 Why have You forgotten us forever, abandoned us for our entire lives?
21 Lord, restore us to Yourself, so we may return; renew our days as in former times,
22 unless You have completely rejected usand are intensely angry with us.