18. If I go out into the field,behold, those pierced by the sword! And if I enter the city,behold, the diseases of famine! For both prophet and priest ply their trade through the landand have no knowledge.’”
19. Have you utterly rejected Judah?Does your soul loathe Zion?Why have you struck us down so that there is no healing for us? We looked for peace, but no good came; for a time of healing, but behold, terror.
20. We acknowledge our wickedness, O Lord,and the iniquity of our fathers, for we have sinned against you.
21. Do not spurn us, for your name’s sake;do not dishonor your glorious throne; remember and do not break your covenant with us.
22. Are there any among the false gods of the nations that can bring rain?Or can the heavens give showers?Are you not he, O Lord our God?We set our hope on you, for you do all these things.