The Prophet's Question

O Lord, how long shall I cry
And You will not hear?
Even cry to you, "Violence!"
And You will not save.
Why do you show me iniquity,
And cause me to see trouble?
For plundering and violence are
before me;
There is strife, and contention arises.
Therefore the law is powerless,
And justice never goes forth,
For the wicked surround the righteous;
Therefore perverse judgement
proceeds.