8. Yet, Lord, you are our father.We are the clay, and you are our potter;we are all the product of your labor.
9. Lord, do not be too angry!Do not hold our sins against us continually!Take a good look at your people, at all of us!
10. Your chosen cities have become a desert;Zion has become a desert,Jerusalem is a desolate ruin.
11. Our holy temple, our pride and joy,the place where our ancestors praised you,has been burned with fire;all our prized possessions have been destroyed.