Jeremiah 14:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷ Lord, our sins are a witness against us.
    But do something for the honor of your name.
We have often turned away from you.
    We’ve sinned against you.
⁸ You are Israel’s only hope.
    You save us when we’re in trouble.
Why are you like a stranger to us?
    Why are you like a traveler who stays for only one night?
⁹ Why are you like a man taken by surprise?
    Why are you like a soldier who can’t save anyone?
Lord, you are among us.
    And we are your people.
    Please don’t desert us!