1 The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought:
2 Judah mourns,her gates are lifeless;They are bowed to the ground,and the outcry of Jerusalem goes up.
3 The nobles send their servants for water,but when they come to the cisternsThey find no waterand return with empty jars.Confounded, despairing, they cover their heads
4 because of the ruined soil;Because there is no rain in the landthe farmers are confounded, they cover their heads.
5 Even the doe in the field deserts her youngbecause there is no grass.
6 The wild donkeys stand on the bare heights,gasping for breath like jackals;Their eyes grow dim;there is no grass.
7 Even though our crimes bear witness against us,act, Lord, for your name’s sake—Even though our rebellions are many,and we have sinned against you.