Lamentations 1:19-21
International Standard Version
19 I called out to my lovers,[a]
but they deceived me.
My priests and my elders
have died within the city
while looking for something to eat
to keep themselves alive.
20 Look, Lord, how distressed I am;
all my insides are churning.
My heart is troubled within me,
because I vigorously rebelled.
Outside the sword brings loss of life,
while at home death rules.
21 People[b] heard how I groan,
with no one to comfort me.
All my adversaries have heard about my troubles;
they rejoice that you have caused them.
Bring on the day you have promised,
so my adversaries[c] will become like me.
Footnotes
- Lamentations 1:19 Or friends
- Lamentations 1:21 Lit. They
- Lamentations 1:21 Lit. so they
Lamentations 1:19-21
New International Version
19 “I called to my allies(A)
but they betrayed me.
My priests and my elders
perished(B) in the city
while they searched for food
to keep themselves alive.
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