Jeremiah laments the miserable estate of Jerusalem—Jerusalem herself complains of her deep sorrow.

Misery and sorrow and desolation prevail in Jerusalem.

Jeremiah speaking for Judah bewails the calamity, but trusts in the Lord and prays for deliverance.

The estate of Zion is pitiful because of sin and iniquity.

Jeremiah recites in prayer the sorrowful estate of Zion.