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They shed your people's blood like water;
    blood flowed like water all through Jerusalem,
    and no one was left to bury the dead.
The surrounding nations insult us;
    they laugh at us and mock us.

Lord, will you be angry with us forever?
    Will your anger continue to burn like fire?

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They have poured out blood like water
    all around Jerusalem,
    and there is no one to bury(A) the dead.(B)
We are objects of contempt to our neighbors,
    of scorn(C) and derision to those around us.(D)

How long,(E) Lord? Will you be angry(F) forever?
    How long will your jealousy burn like fire?(G)

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