^{17 Ref} You shall say this word to them, Let my eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease; for the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, with a very grievous wound.

^{18 Ref} If I go forth into the field, then, behold, the slain with the sword! and if I enter into the city, then, behold, those who are sick with famine! for both the prophet and the priest go about in the land, and have no knowledge.

^{19 Ref} Have you utterly rejected Judah? has your soul loathed Zion? why have you struck us, and there is no healing for us? We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of healing, and, behold, dismay!

^{20 Ref} We acknowledge, Yahweh, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers; for we have sinned against you.

^{21 Ref} Do not abhor [us], for your name's sake; do not disgrace the throne of your glory: remember, don't break your covenant with us.