3 Blood flowed like water all over Jerusalem. No one is left to bury the bodies.
4 The countries around us insult us. The people around us laugh at us and make fun of us.
5 Lord, will you be angry with us forever? Will your strong feelings continue to burn like a fire?
6 Turn your anger against the nations that do not know you, against the people who do not honor you as God.
7 Those nations killed Jacob’s family and destroyed their land.
8 Please don’t punish us for the sins of our ancestors. Hurry, show us your mercy! We need you so much!
9 Our God and Savior, help us! That will bring glory to your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the good of your name.