18 How the animals groan!ak

The herds of cattle wander in confusion

since they have no pasture.

Even the flocks of sheep and goats suffer punishment.

19 I call to you, Lord,al

for fire has consumed

the pastures of the wilderness,a

and flames have devoured

all the trees of the orchard.

20 Even the wild animals cry out toA you,b

for the river beds are dried up,c

and fire has consumed

the pastures of the wilderness.