²⁴ That thou hast also built to thee an eminent place, and hast made thee a high place in every street.

²⁰ Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne to me, and these hast thou sacrificed to them to be devoured. Is this of thy lewdness a small matter,

⁴ How can we sing Yahweh's song in a foreign land?

⁵ If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill.

⁶ Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don't remember you; if I don't prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.