The LORD is righteous, for I have rebelled against his commandment. Please listen all you people, and see my suffering. My virgins and my young men have gone into captivity.

For he is not predisposed to bring affliction or suffering to the children of men.

He laid siege against me, surrounding me with bitterness and suffering.

Even if He causes suffering,
He will show compassion
according to His abundant, faithful love.

What my eyes see grieves me -- all the suffering of the daughters in my city.

How shall I console you?
To what shall I compare you,
O Daughter of Jerusalem?
With what shall I compare you, so that I may comfort you,
O Virgin Daughter of Zion?
For your ruin is as vast as the sea;
Who can heal you?

Why dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?