נ Nun

40 Let’s examine and probe our ways,

and turn back to the Lord.ag

41 Let’s lift up our hearts and our handsa

to God in heaven:

42 “We have sinned and rebelled;

you have not forgiven.b

ס Samek

43 “You have covered yourself in anger and pursued us;

you have killed without compassion.c

44 You have covered yourself with a cloud

so that no prayer can get through.d

45 You have made us disgusting filth

among the peoples.e

פ Pe

46 “All our enemies

open their mouths against us.f

47 We have experienced panic and pitfall,g

devastation and destruction.”

48 My eyes flow with streams of tears

because of the destruction of my dear people.