16. Hasn’t the food been cut offbefore our eyes, joy and gladness from the house of our God?
17. The seeds lie shriveled in their casings. The storehouses are in ruin,and the granaries are broken down,because the grain has withered away.
18. How the animals groan! The herds of cattle wander in confusionsince they have no pasture.Even the flocks of sheep suffer punishment.
19. I call to You, Lord, for fire has consumedthe pastures of the wilderness, and flames have devouredall the trees of the countryside.
20. Even the wild animals cry out to You, for the river beds are dried up, and fire has consumedthe pastures of the wilderness.