²² It is through the Lord's love that we have not come to destruction, because his mercies have no limit.

⁷ Men were cruel to him, but he was gentle and quiet; as a lamb taken to its death, and as a sheep before those who take her wool makes no sound, so he said not a word.

⁸ O Lord, shame is on us, on our kings and our rulers and our fathers, because of our sin against you.