1. Lord, consider what has become of us; take notice of our disgrace. Look at it!
2. Our property has been turned over to strangers;our houses belong to foreigners.
3. We have become orphans, having no father;our mothers are like widows.
4. We drink our own water—but for a price;we gather our own wood—but pay for it.
5. Our hunters have been at our necks;we are worn out, but have no rest.
6. We held out a hand to Egyptand to Assyria, to get sufficient food.
7. Our fathers have sinned and are gone,but we are burdened with their iniquities.
8. Slaves rule over us; there is no one to rescue usfrom their power.
9. We get our bread at the risk of our livesbecause of the desert heat.