44. By a cloud of fury too thick for our prayers to get through.
45. You have made us the refuse heap of the world.
46. “We are insulted and mocked by all our enemies.
47. We have been through disaster and ruin; we live in danger and fear.
48. My eyes flow with rivers of tears at the destruction of my people.
49. “My tears will pour out in a ceaseless stream
50. Until the Lord looks down from heaven and sees us.
51. My heart is grieved when I see what has happened to the women of the city.
52. “I was trapped like a bird by enemies who had no cause to hate me.