As when one plows and breaks up the soil,
turning up rocks,
so our bones have been scattered
at the mouth of Sheol.

The sacrifice pleasing to God is a broken spirit.
God, You will not despise a broken and humbled heart.

Why have You broken down its walls
so that all who pass by pick its fruit?

You have broken down all his walls;
You have reduced his fortified cities to ruins.

He has broken my strength in midcourse;
He has shortened my days.

For He has broken down the bronze gates
and cut through the iron bars.

It is time for the Lord to act,
for they have violated Your instruction.