8. You're our only hope;you alone can save us now.You help us one day,but you're gone the next.
9. Did this disastertake you by surprise?Are you a warriorwith your hands tied?You have chosen us,and your temple is here.Don't abandon us!
10. My people,you love to wander away;you don't even tryto stay close to me.So now I will reject youand punish you for your sins.I, the Lord, have spoken.
11. The Lord said, “Jeremiah, don't ask me to help these people.