Lamentations 2:2-4

International Standard Version

² The Lord swallowed up without pity
    all of Jacob’s habitations.
In his wrath he tore down
    the strongholds of fair Judah.^[a]
He cast to the ground in dishonor
    both her kingdom and its rulers.

³ In his fierce wrath he cut off
    all the strength^[b] of Israel.
He withdrew his protection^[c]
    as the enemy approached.^[d]
He burned Jacob like a blazing fire
    consumes everything around it.

⁴ He bent his bow against us^[e] as would an enemy,
    his right hand cocked as would an adversary.
He has killed everyone in whom we took pride;
    in the tent of cherished^[f] Zion he poured out
        his anger like fire.