Jeremiah 14:5-7

The Voice

⁵    Even the animals of the field struggle:
        the devoted doe walks away from her newborn fawn,
        all because there is no grass to be found.
⁶    The wild donkeys stand on barren hills panting like jackals in the dry heat.
        With no plants to eat, their bodies weaken—their eyes grow dim.

⁷People (to God): We know our guilt cries out against us,
        but O Eternal One, step in now and do something!
    For the sake of Your own good name, help us.
        It’s true—our betrayals are many, so much have we sinned against You.