The Sorrows of Jerusalem 1How lonely lies Jerusalem, once so
full of people! Once honoured by the world, she is now like a
widow; The noblest of cities has fallen into slavery. 2All night
long she cries; tears run down her cheeks. Her allies have
betrayed her and all are now against her. 3Judah's people are
helpless slaves, forced away from home.#1.3 are helpless… home;
or fled from home, from the misery of slavery. Surrounded by
enemies, with no way to escape. The city gates stand empty, and
Zion is in agony. 5Her enemies succeeded; they hold her in their
power. The Lord has made her suffer for all her many sins; Her
children have been captured and taken away. 6The splendour of
Jerusalem is a thing of the past. Her leaders are like deer that
are weak from hunger, Whose strength is almost gone as they flee
from the hunters. 7A lonely ruin now, Jerusalem recalls her
ancient splendour. Her conquerors laughed at her downfall. 8Her
honour is gone; she is naked and held in contempt. She groans
and hides her face i