No one calls thee.—For thee there are naught but curses, and God’s judgments.—Where are thy Egyptian friends?—Where is Zion?
Other Voices
Be silent!—He is the anointed of the Lord, blinded by our enemies.—Reverence the king.—Have pity on his sufferings.
The First Voices
Nay, he shall not sit among us.—Where are my children?—Give me back my children.—A curse on the man who has murdered Israel.—He is to blame for all.—Why should he live when better men have died?
Zedekiah
[To one who has taken his hand, to lead him] Who are these who rail against me? Are my foes those of mine own household?
The Guide
Lord, they are thy companions in misfortune.