Holy Scripture
Lamentations 3:18
A church father on this verse
“"So I say, 'Gone is my glory and my expectation from the Lord'." That is, like one who concludes in desperation. Also, like one who would claim: since I am amidst obstacles, and the Lord rejects me, He does not aid me. Again: "so, I say": within my heart, like a person in desperation. Thus, in conclusion is said: "Gon…”
Source: Septuagint
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18Therefore my success has perished, And my hope from the Lord.
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16And he has dashed out my teeth with gravel, He has fed me with ashes.
17He has also removed my soul from peace: I forgot prosperity.
— Lamentations 3:18 —
19I remembered by reason of my poverty, And because of persecution my bitterness and gall shall be remembered;
20And my soul shall meditate with me.