Lamentations 5:6-12

6We made a treaty with Egypt and with Assyria, to get enough food.

7Our ancestors sinned; they no longer exist, but we bear their punishment.

8Slaves rule over us; no one rescues us from them.

9We secure our food at the risk of our lives because of the sword in the wilderness.

10Our skin is as hot as an oven from the ravages of hunger.

11Women have been raped in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah.

12Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders are shown no respect.