¹⁷ We planted seeds,
    but they lie dry and dead in the dirt.
Our barns are empty and falling down.
    The storerooms for grain have been broken down.
    This is because the grain has dried up.
¹⁸ The animals are hungry and groaning!
    The herds of cattle wander around confused.
They have no grass to eat.
    Even the flocks of sheep suffer.
¹⁹ Lord, I am calling to you for help.
    Fire has burned up the open pastures.
    Flames have burned all the trees in the field.