Holy Scripture

Lamentations 3:47

A church father on this verse
“Benevolence on the enemy's part, excitement against indications of evil inflicted by the enemy, are here viewed. First is noticed the preparation for capturing, second, the captivity itself. To the idea, preparation for capturing, three more references are made. First is the enemies' preparation: "All our enemies rail…”
Thomas Aquinas, 13th c. — Commentary on Lamentations

Source: Septuagint

Original

47Fear and wrath are come upon us, Suspense and destruction.

Modern

Preparing…

Teens

Preparing…

Kids

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In context

45And be cast off. Thou hast set us alone In the midst of the nations.

46All our enemies have opened their mouth against us.

— Lamentations 3:47 —

48Mine eye shall pour down torrents of water, For the destruction of the daughter of my people.

49Mine eye is drowned with tears, And I will not be silent, So that there shall be no rest,

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