“The Lord is right,” Jerusalem says, “for I rebelled against Him. Listen, people everywhere; look upon my anguish and despair, for my sons and daughters have been taken captive to distant lands.
I begged my allies for help, but they betrayed me. My priests and leaders starved to death in the city, even as they searched for food to save their lives.
Lord, see my anguish! My heart is broken and my soul despairs, for I have rebelled against You. In the streets the sword kills, and a thom there is only death.” (vv. 18-20, NLT)