3 They have poured out their blood like waterall around Jerusalem,and no one is left to do the burying.
4 We have become the reproach of our neighbors,the scorn and derision of those around us.
5 How long, Lord? Will you be angry forever?Will your jealous anger keep burning like fire?
6 Pour out your wrath on nations that do not recognize you,on kingdoms that do not call on your name,
7 For they have devoured Jacob,laid waste his dwelling place.
8 Do not remember against us the iniquities of our forefathers;let your compassion move quickly ahead of us,for we have been brought very low.
9 Help us, God our savior,on account of the glory of your name.Deliver us, pardon our sinsfor your name’s sake.