3 They have poured out the blood of your people like water all around Jerusalem. No one is left to bury the dead.
4 We are something our neighbors joke about. The nations around us laugh at us and make fun of us.
5 Lord, how long will you be angry with us? Will it be forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire?
6 Pour out your burning anger on the nations that don't pay any attention to you. Pour it out on the kingdoms that don't worship you.
7 They have swallowed up the people of Jacob. They have destroyed Israel's homeland.
8 Don't hold against us the sins of our people who lived before us. May you be quick to show us your tender love. We are in great need.
9 God our Savior, help us. Then glory will come to you. Be true to your name. Save us and forgive our sins.