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17 Because of this we are afraid, and now our eyes are dim.
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Because of this our hearts are faint, because of these things our eyes grow dim
18 Mount Zion is empty, and wild dogs wander around it.
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for Mount Zion, which lies desolate, with jackals prowling over it.
19 But you rule forever, Lord. You will be King from now on.
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You, LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.
20 Why have you forgotten us for so long? Have you left us forever?
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Why do you always forget us? Why do you forsake us so long?
21 Bring us back to you, Lord, and we will return. Make our days as they were before,
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Restore us to yourself, LORD, that we may return; renew our days as of old
22 or have you completely rejected us? Are you so angry with us?
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unless you have utterly rejected us and are angry with us beyond measure.
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