19 Have you completely rejected Judah?

Do you deteste Zion?

Why do you strike us

with no hope of healing for us?

We hoped for peace,

but there was nothing good;

for a time of healing,

but there was only terror.f

20 We acknowledge our wickedness, Lord,

the iniquity of our ancestors;g

indeed, we have sinned against you.

21 For your name’s sake, don’t despise us.

Don’t disdain your glorious throne.h

Remember your covenanti with us;

do not break it.

22 Can any of the worthless idols of the nationsj bring rain?

Or can the skies alone give showers?

Are you not the Lord our God?

We therefore put our hope in you,k

for you have done all these things.