3 That we should eat every man the flesh of his own son, and every man the flesh of his own daughter.
4 Moreover he has given them to be in subjection to all the kingdoms that are round about us, to be a reproach and a desolation among all the people round about, where the Lord has scattered them.
5 Thus were they cast down, and not exalted, because we sinned against the Lord our God, in not hearkening to his voice.
6 To the Lord our God belongs righteousness: but to us and to our fathers confusion of face, as at this day.
7 For all these plagues are come upon us, which the Lord has pronounced against us.
8 Yet have we not entreated the favor of the Lord, in turning every one from the thoughts of his wicked heart.
9 Therefore has the Lord kept watch over the plagues, and the Lord has brought them upon us; for the Lord is righteous in all his works which he has commanded us.