2 She weeps incessantly in the night, her cheeks damp with tears. She has no one to comfort her from all her lovers; [2] Her friends have all betrayed her, and become her enemies. [AA]

3 Judah has gone into exile, after oppression and harsh labor; She dwells among the nations, yet finds no rest: [AB] All her pursuers overtake her in the narrow straits.

4 The roads to Zion mourn, empty of pilgrims to her feasts. All her gateways are desolate, her priests groan, Her young women grieve; her lot is bitter. [AC]