New King James Version

Lamentations 5:15-22 New King James Version (NKJV)

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!