1. Hear this word which I take up for you as a dirge, O house of Israel:
2. She has fallen, she will not rise again- The virgin Israel. She lies neglected on her land; There is none to raise her up.
3. For thus says the Lord God, "The city which goes forth a thousand strong Will have a hundred left, And the one which goes forth a hundred strong Will have ten left to the house of Israel."
4. For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel, "Seek Me that you may live.