The ground is cracked
since no rain has fallen on the land.
The farmers are ashamed;(A)
they cover their heads.
Even the doe in the field
gives birth and abandons her fawn
since there is no grass.
Wild donkeys stand on the barren heights(B)
panting for air like jackals.
Their eyes fail
because there are no green plants.

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The ground is cracked
    because there is no rain in the land;(A)
the farmers are dismayed
    and cover their heads.
Even the doe in the field
    deserts her newborn fawn
    because there is no grass.(B)
Wild donkeys stand on the barren heights(C)
    and pant like jackals;
their eyes fail
    for lack of food.”(D)

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