1 Lord, think about what has happened to us. Look at the shame our enemies have brought on us.
2 The land you gave us has been turned over to outsiders. Our homes have been given to strangers.
3 Our fathers have been killed. Our mothers don't have husbands.
4 We have to buy the water we drink. We have to pay for the wood we use.
5 Those who chase us are right behind us. We're tired. We can't get any rest.
6 We put ourselves under the control of Egypt and Assyria just to get enough bread.