4:12 Let no man rejoice over me, a widow, and forsaken of many, who for the sins of my children am left desolate; because they departed from the law of God.
4:13 They knew not his statutes, nor walked in the ways of his commandments, nor trod in the paths of discipline in his righteousness.
4:14 Let them that dwell about Sion come, and remember ye the captivity of my sons and daughters, which the Everlasting hath brought upon them.
4:15 For he hath brought a nation upon them from far, a shameless nation, and of a strange language, who neither reverenced old man, nor pitied child.
4:16 These have carried away the dear beloved children of the widow, and left her that was alone desolate without daughters.
4:17 But what can I help you?
4:18 For he that brought these plagues upon you will deliver you from the hands of your enemies.
4:19 Go your way, O my children, go your way: for I am left desolate.
4:20 I have put off the clothing of peace, and put upon me the sackcloth of my prayer: I will cry unto the Everlasting in my days.
4:21 Be of good cheer, O my children, cry unto the Lord, and he will deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies.