19Have you rejected Judah completely?

Do you despise Zion?

Why have you afflicted us

so that we cannot be healed?

We hoped for peace

but no good has come,

for a time of healing

but there is only terror.

20O Lord, we acknowledge our wickedness

and the guilt of our fathers;

we have indeed sinned against you.

21For the sake of your name do not despise us;

do not dishonor your glorious throne.

Remember your covenant with us

and do not break it.

22Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain?

Do the skies themselves send down showers?

No, it is you, O Lord our God.

Therefore our hope is in you,

for you are the one who does all this.