Batsheba's Lamentation
Why must my son die when it is my fault?
I was the one who betray my marriage and blinded by my desire for the king
He was just a child and he never chose to become mine
He was not the one who defiled his marriage bed
Or kill a faithful soldier like his father did
Mighty Lord of Israel why did you not take my life instead?
Why take a life from an innocent baby
Or is my life to unworthy to appease your anger?
I am angry to no one but myself
I feel disgust for the silk gowns and jewels
Things that had dazzled me
Things that deceive me
Mighty Lord of Israel
I am a sinful woman
And still I am a grieving mother
Why do you take his life rather than mine?