Lamentations 1:17-22

Lamentations 1:17-22

[17] Zion  spreadeth forth  her hands,  and there is none to comfort  her: the LORD  hath commanded  concerning Jacob,  that his adversaries  should be round about  him: Jerusalem  is as a menstruous woman  among them. [18] is righteous;  for I have rebelled  against his commandment:  hear,  I pray you, all people,  and behold  my sorrow:  my virgins  and my young men  are gone  into captivity.  [19] I called  for my lovers,  but they deceived  me: my priests  and mine elders  gave up the ghost  in the city,  while they sought  their meat  to relieve  their souls.  [20] Behold,  O LORD;  my bowels  are troubled;  mine heart  is turned  within  me; for I have grievously  abroad  the sword  bereaveth,  at home  there is as death.  [21] They have heard  that I sigh:  there is none to comfort  me: all mine enemies  have heard  of my trouble;  they are glad  that thou hast done  it: thou wilt bring  the day  that thou hast called,  and they shall be like  unto me. [22] Let all their wickedness  come  before  thee; and do  unto me for all my transgressions:  for my sighs  are many,  and my heart  is faint.