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.