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)