2 They have left the bodies of your servantsas food for the birds of heaven.The flesh of your godly oneshas become food for the wild animals.
3 Blood has flowed like water all around Jerusalem;no one is left to bury the dead.
4 We are mocked by our neighbors,an object of scorn and derision to those around us.
5 O lord, how long will you be angry with us? Forever?How long will your jealousy burn like fire?
6 Pour out your wrath on the nations that refuse to acknowledge you—on kingdoms that do not call upon your name.
7 For they have devoured your people Israel,making the land a desolate wilderness.
8 Do not hold us guilty for the sins of our ancestors!Let your compassion quickly meet our needs,for we are on the brink of despair.