15The joy of our hearts has ceased;
         Our dancing has been turned into mourning.

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

17Because of this our heart is faint,
         Because of these things our eyes are dim;

18Because of Mount Zion which lies desolate,
         Foxes prowl in it.

19You, O LORD, rule forever;
         Your throne is from generation to generation.

20Why do You forget us forever?
         Why do You forsake us so long?

21Restore us to You, O LORD, that we may be restored;
         Renew our days as of old,

22Unless You have utterly rejected us
         And are exceedingly angry with us.

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