15
For he brought against them a nation from afar, a shameless nation, of a strange language, who had no respect for an old man, and had no pity for a child.
16
They led away the widow's beloved sons, and bereaved the lonely woman of her daughters.
18
For he who brought these calamities upon you will deliver you from the hand of your enemies.
19
Go, my children, go; for I have been left desolate.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.