"O earth,do not covermy blood,And let there be no[resting] placefor my cry.
"Nowyou are cursedfrom the ground,whichhas openedits mouthto receiveyour brother'sbloodfrom your hand.
Do not forgivetheir iniquityand let not their sinbe blottedout beforeYou, for they have demoralizedthe builders.
Althoughthere is noviolencein my hands,And my prayeris pure.
"Evennow,behold,my witnessis in heaven,And my advocateis on high.
"Will Godhearhis cryWhendistresscomesupon him?
Let my crycomebeforeYou, O LORD;Giveme understandingaccording to Your word.
"So when you spreadout your hands[in prayer], I will hideMy eyesfrom you; Yes,eventhoughyou multiplyprayers,I will not listen.Your handsare coveredwith blood.
For behold,the LORDis about to comeout from His placeTo punishthe inhabitantsof the earthfor their iniquity;And the earthwill revealher bloodshedAnd will nolongercoverher slain.
"O land,land,land,Hearthe wordof the LORD!
"For her bloodis in her midst;She placedit on the barerock;She did not pourit on the groundTo coverit with dust.
