3. We are like childrenwhose mothers are widows.
4. The water we drinkand the wood we burncost far too much.
5. We are terribly ill-treated;we are worn outand can find no rest.
6. We had to surrenderto Egypt and Assyriabecause we were hungry.
7. Our ancestors sinned,but they are dead,and we are left to payfor their sins.
8. Slaves are now our rulers,and there is no oneto set us free.