² Without compassion^(A) the Lord has swallowed up
all the dwellings of Jacob.
In his wrath he has demolished
the fortified cities^(B) of Daughter Judah.
He brought them to the ground
and defiled the kingdom and its leaders.^(C)

¹⁷ The Lord has done what he planned;
he has accomplished his decree,
which he ordained in days of old.
He has demolished without compassion,^(A)
letting the enemy gloat over you
and exalting the horn of your adversaries.

⁴³ ‘You have covered yourself in anger and pursued us;
you have killed without compassion.^(A)