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5:1  Our Lord, don't forget how we have suffered and been disgraced.
5:2  Foreigners and strangers have taken our land and our homes.
5:3  We are like children whose mothers are widows.
5:4  The water we drink and the wood we burn cost far too much.
5:5  We are terribly mistreated; we are worn out and can find no rest.
5:6  We had to surrender to Egypt and Assyria because we were hungry.
5:7  Our ancestors sinned, but they are dead, and we are left to pay for their sins.
5:8  Slaves are now our rulers, and there is no one to set us free.
5:9  We are in danger from brutal desert tribes; we must risk our lives just to bring in our crops.
5:10  Our skin is scorched from fever and hunger.
5:11  On Zion and everywhere in Judah our wives and daughters are being raped.
5:12  Our rulers are strung up by their arms, and our nation's advisors are treated shamefully.
5:13  Young men are forced to do the work of slaves; boys must carry heavy loads of wood.
5:14  Our leaders are not allowed to decide cases in court, and young people no longer play music.
5:15  Our hearts are sad; instead of dancing, we mourn.
5:16  Zion's glory has disappeared! And we are doomed because of our sins.
5:17  We feel sick all over and can't even see straight;
5:18  our city is in ruins, overrun by wild dogs.
5:19  You will rule forever, Lord! You are King for all time.
5:20  Why have you forgotten us for so long?
5:21  Bring us back to you! Give us a fresh start.
5:22  Or do you despise us so much that you don't want us?