12. Princes were hung up by their hands,And elders were not respected.
13. Young men ground at the millstones;Boys staggered under loads of wood.
14. The elders have ceased gathering at the gate,And the young men from their music.
15. The joy of our heart has ceased;Our dance has turned into mourning.
16. The crown has fallen from our head.Woe to us, for we have sinned!
17. Because of this our heart is faint;Because of these things our eyes grow dim;
18. Because of Mount Zion which is desolate,With foxes walking about on it.
19. You, O Lord, remain forever;Your throne from generation to generation.
20. Why do You forget us forever,And forsake us for so long a time?
21. Turn us back to You, O Lord, and we will be restored;Renew our days as of old,
22. Unless You have utterly rejected us,And are very angry with us!