"My portion is the Lord," I have said to myself, so I will put my hope in him.

(Kaf) For the Lord will not reject us forever.

(Ayin) Tears flow from my eyes and will not stop; there will be no break

(Resh) Our very life breath -- the Lord's anointed king -- was caught in their traps, of whom we thought, "Under his protection we will survive among the nations."

(Sin/Shin) Rejoice and be glad for now, O people of Edom, who reside in the land of Uz. But the cup of judgment will pass to you also; you will get drunk and take off your clothes.

(Tav) O people of Zion, your punishment will come to an end; he will not prolong your exile. But, O people of Edom, he will punish your sin and reveal your offenses!

For wild animals are prowling over Mount Zion, which lies desolate.