Lamentations 2:2-4

New Catholic Bible

² Without mercy, the Lord has destroyed
    all the dwellings of Jacob.
In his wrath he has torn down
    the fortresses of the daughter of Judah.
He has thrown to the ground in dishonor
    the kingdom and its rulers.
³ In his fierce anger he broke off
    all the strength of Israel.
He withdrew the protection of his right hand
    at the approach of the enemy.
He blazed against Jacob like a flaming fire
    that consumes everything in its path.
⁴ Like an enemy he bent his bow,
    with his right hand prepared for action.
Like a foe he slew all those
    in whom he once took great pride.
He poured forth his fury like fire
    over the tent of the daughter of Zion.