יחזקאל, פרק ט״ז, פסוק כ״ג

Distancing oneself from God and sinking deeply into sin ultimately leads to a tragic breaking point. A moment arrives when continuous bad deeds cause a total loss of grace and prosperity. All the abundance, wealth, beauty, and success that God previously granted the nation are completely lost, having been sacrificed for the sake of idol worship [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The inevitable result is a harsh return to the lowest, most vulnerable starting point, leaving the people with absolutely nothing once again [רד"ק]. This devastating reality prompts a lingering question about the future, wondering what end can truly be expected after committing such extensive evil [מצודת דוד].

In the wake of this ruin, a profound cry of despair echoes repeatedly, reflecting the sheer intensity of the disaster. This wail will be heard over and over, directly matching the overwhelming number of sins and crimes committed [מצודת דוד, אברבנאל]. The repeated cry also points to a series of severe punishments that will strike one after another, such as famine, war, and plague [אברבנאל]. Another perspective suggests that the dual nature of this lament mourns two distinct tragedies: the actual commission of the sins, and the subsequent failure to repent [רש"י]. Ultimately, from the depths of this destruction, a recurring wail will rise, mourning the bitter reality that the people destroyed all of God's past kindness and blessings with their very own hands [רד"ק].