20 So I fasted seven days, mourning and weeping, like Uriel the angel had commanded me. 21 After seven days, the thoughts of my heart were very grievous to me again, 22 and my soul recovered the spirit of understanding, and I began to speak words before the Most High again. 23 I said, “O sovereign master of all the woods of the earth, and of all their trees, you’ve chosen one vine for yourself. 24 Of all the lands of the world you’ve chosen one country[fn] for yourself. Of all the flowers of the world, you’ve chosen one lily for yourself. 25 Of all the depths of the sea, you’ve filled one river for yourself. Of all built cities, you’ve consecrated Tsiyon (Zion) for yourself. 26 Of all the birds that are created you’ve named for yourself one dove. Of all the livestock that have been made, you’ve provided for yourself one sheep. 27 Among all the multitudes of peoples you have gotten yourself one people. To this people, whom you loved, you gave a law that’s approved by all. 28 Now, Oh master, why have you given this one people over to many, and have[fn] dishonoured the one root above others, and have scattered your only one among many? 29 Those who opposed your promises have trampled down those who believed your covenants. 30 If you really do hate your people so much, they should be punished with your own hands.”