How is the city of praise not forsaken, the city of my joy?
How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy!
How [remarkable that] the renowned city is not deserted, the city of my joy! [exclaims one from Damascus].
Forsaken is the renowned city, city of my delight.
How could they have abandoned the praiseworthy city, the city of rejoicing?
How have they forsaken the city of renown, the city of joy!
