17. But it is the lord who did just as he planned.He has fulfilled the promises of disasterhe made long ago.He has destroyed Jerusalem without mercy.He has caused her enemies to gloat over herand has given them power over her.
18. Cry aloud before the Lord,O walls of beautiful Jerusalem!Let your tears flow like a riverday and night.Give yourselves no rest;give your eyes no relief.
19. Rise during the night and cry out.Pour out your hearts like water to the Lord.Lift up your hands to him in prayer,pleading for your children,for in every streetthey are faint with hunger.