See, O Lord, and look!
With whom have You dealt this way?
Should women eat their offspring,
The little ones who were born healthy and beautiful?
Should priest and prophet be killed
In the sanctuary of the Lord?

It is because of the Lord’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed,
Because His [tender] compassions never fail.

For if He causes grief,
Then He will have compassion
According to His abundant lovingkindness and tender mercy.