14 Our elders don't go to the city gate anymore. Our young men have stopped playing their music.
15 There isn't any joy in our hearts. Our dancing has turned into sobbing.
16 All of our honor is gone. How terrible it is for us! We have sinned.
17 So our hearts are weak. Our eyes can't see very clearly.
18 Mount Zion has been deserted. Wild dogs are prowling all around on it.
19 Lord, you rule forever. Your throne will last for all time to come.
20 Why do you always forget us? Why have you deserted us for so long?