Lamentations 5:15-22

15Joy is gone from our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning.

16The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned!

17Because of this our hearts are faint, because of these things our eyes grow dim

18for Mount Zion, which lies desolate, with jackals prowling over it.

19You, LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.

20Why do you always forget us? Why do you forsake us so long?

21Restore us to yourself, LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old 22unless you have utterly rejected us and are angry with us beyond measure.