12. They hung princes by their hands; the persons of elders were not respected.
13. Young men carried millstones, and boys fell [staggering] under [burdens of] wood.
14. The elders have ceased from [congregating at] the city's gate, the young men from their music.
15. Ceased is the joy of our hearts; our dancing has turned into mourning.
16. The crown has fallen from our head [our honor is brought to the dust]! Woe to us, for we have sinned!
17. Because of this our hearts are faint and sick; because of these things our eyes are dim and see darkly.
18. As for Mount Zion, which lies desolate, the jackals prowl over it!
19. But You, O Lord, remain and reign forever; Your throne endures from generation to [all] generations.
20. Why do You forget us forever? Why do You forsake us so long?
21. Turn us to Yourself, O Lord, and we shall be turned and restored! Renew our days as of old!–
22. Or have You utterly rejected us? Or are You exceedingly angry with us [still]?