Lamentations 3:1
American King James I AM the man that has seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
American Standard Version I am the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
King James I AM the man that hath seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
World English Bible I am the man who has seen affliction by the rod of his wrath.
Lamentations 3:2
American King James He has led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light.
American Standard Version He hath led me and caused me to walk in darkness, and not in light.
King James He hath led me, and brought me into darkness, but not into light.
World English Bible He has led me and caused me to walk in darkness, and not in light.
Lamentations 3:3
American King James Surely against me is he turned; he turns his hand against me all the day.
American Standard Version Surely against me he turneth his hand again and again all the day.
King James Surely against me is he turned; he turneth his hand against me all the day.
World English Bible Surely he turns his hand against me again and again all day long.
Lamentations 3:4
American King James My flesh and my skin has he made old; he has broken my bones.
American Standard Version My flesh and my skin hath he made old; he hath broken my bones.
King James My flesh and my skin hath he made old; he hath broken my bones.
World English Bible He has made my flesh and my skin old. He has broken my bones.
Lamentations 3:5
American King James He has built against me, and compassed me with gall and travail.
American Standard Version He hath builded against me, and compassed me with gall and travail.
King James He hath builded against me, and compassed me with gall and travail.
World English Bible He has built against me, and surrounded me with bitterness and hardship.
Lamentations 3:6
American King James He has set me in dark places, as they that be dead of old.
American Standard Version He hath made me to dwell in dark places, as those that have been long dead.
King James He hath set me in dark places, as they that be dead of old.
World English Bible He has made me dwell in dark places, as those who have been long dead.
Lamentations 3:7
American King James He has hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he has made my chain heavy.
American Standard Version He hath walled me about, that I cannot go forth; he hath made my chain heavy.
King James He hath hedged me about, that I cannot get out: he hath made my chain heavy.
World English Bible He has walled me about, so that I can’t go out. He has made my chain heavy.
Lamentations 3:8
American King James Also when I cry and shout, he shuts out my prayer.
American Standard Version Yea, when I cry, and call for help, he shutteth out my prayer.
King James Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.
World English Bible Yes, when I cry, and call for help, he shuts out my prayer.
Lamentations 3:9
American King James He has enclosed my ways with hewn stone, he has made my paths crooked.
American Standard Version He hath walled up my ways with hewn stone; he hath made my paths crooked.
King James He hath inclosed my ways with hewn stone, he hath made my paths crooked.
World English Bible He has walled up my ways with cut stone. He has made my paths crooked.
Lamentations 3:10
American King James He was to me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
American Standard Version He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.
King James He was unto me as a bear lying in wait, and as a lion in secret places.
World English Bible He is to me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in hiding.
Lamentations 3:11
American King James He has turned aside my ways, and pulled me in pieces: he has made me desolate.
American Standard Version He hath turned aside my ways, and pulled me in pieces; he hath made me desolate.
King James He hath turned aside my ways, and pulled me in pieces: he hath made me desolate.
World English Bible He has turned away my path, and pulled me in pieces. He has made me desolate.
Lamentations 3:12
American King James He has bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
American Standard Version He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
King James He hath bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
World English Bible He has bent his bow, and set me as a mark for the arrow.
Lamentations 3:13
American King James He has caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins.
American Standard Version He hath caused the shafts of his quiver to enter into my reins.
King James He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins.
World English Bible He has caused the shafts of his quiver to enter into my kidneys.
Lamentations 3:14
American King James I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day.
American Standard Version I am become a derision to all my people, and their song all the day.
King James I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day.
World English Bible I have become a derision to all my people, and their song all day long.
Lamentations 3:15
American King James He has filled me with bitterness, he has made me drunken with wormwood.
American Standard Version He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath sated me with wormwood.
King James He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunken with wormwood.
World English Bible He has filled me with bitterness. He has stuffed me with wormwood.
Lamentations 3:16
American King James He has also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he has covered me with ashes.
American Standard Version He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones; he hath covered me with ashes.
King James He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me with ashes.
World English Bible He has also broken my teeth with gravel. He has covered me with ashes.
Lamentations 3:17
American King James And you have removed my soul far off from peace: I forgot prosperity.
American Standard Version And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace; I forgat prosperity.
King James And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.
World English Bible You have removed my soul far away from peace. I forgot prosperity.
Lamentations 3:18
American King James And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:
American Standard Version And I said, My strength is perished, and mine expectation from Jehovah.
King James And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:
World English Bible I said, “My strength has perished, along with my expectation from Yahweh.”
Lamentations 3:19
American King James Remembering my affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall.
American Standard Version Remember mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall.
King James Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall.
World English Bible Remember my affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the bitterness.
Lamentations 3:20
American King James My soul has them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.
American Standard Version My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is bowed down within me.
King James My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.
World English Bible My soul still remembers them, and is bowed down within me.
Lamentations 3:21
American King James This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
American Standard Version This I recall to my mind; therefore have I hope.
King James This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
World English Bible This I recall to my mind; therefore I have hope.
Lamentations 3:22
American King James It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
American Standard Version `It is of' Jehovah's lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
King James It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
World English Bible It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don’t fail.
Lamentations 3:23
American King James They are new every morning: great is your faithfulness.
American Standard Version They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.
King James They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
World English Bible They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:24
American King James The LORD is my portion, said my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
American Standard Version Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
King James The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
World English Bible “Yahweh is my portion,” says my soul. “Therefore I will hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:25
American King James The LORD is good to them that wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.
American Standard Version Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
King James The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
World English Bible Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.
Lamentations 3:26
American King James It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
American Standard Version It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Jehovah.
King James It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
World English Bible It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Yahweh.
Lamentations 3:27
American King James It is good for a man that he bear the yoke of his youth.
American Standard Version It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.
King James It is good for a man that he bear the yoke of his youth.
World English Bible It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.
Lamentations 3:28
American King James He sits alone and keeps silence, because he has borne it on him.
American Standard Version Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him.
King James He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
World English Bible Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.
Lamentations 3:29
American King James He puts his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
American Standard Version Let him put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.
King James He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
World English Bible Let him put his mouth in the dust, if it is so that there may be hope.
Lamentations 3:30
American King James He gives his cheek to him that smites him: he is filled full with reproach.
American Standard Version Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.
King James He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
World English Bible Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him. Let him be filled full of reproach.
Lamentations 3:31
American King James For the LORD will not cast off for ever:
American Standard Version For the Lord will not cast off for ever.
King James For the LORD will not cast off for ever:
World English Bible For the Lord will not cast off forever.
Lamentations 3:32
American King James But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
American Standard Version For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
King James But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
World English Bible For though he causes grief, yet he will have compassion according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.
Lamentations 3:33
American King James For he does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
American Standard Version For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.
King James For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
World English Bible For he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.
Lamentations 3:34
American King James To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth.
American Standard Version To crush under foot all the prisoners of the earth,
King James To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth.
World English Bible To crush under foot all the prisoners of the earth,
Lamentations 3:35
American King James To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High,
American Standard Version To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the Most High,
King James To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High,
World English Bible to turn away the right of a man before the face of the Most High,
Lamentations 3:36
American King James To subvert a man in his cause, the LORD approves not.
American Standard Version To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.
King James To subvert a man in his cause, the LORD approveth not.
World English Bible to subvert a man in his cause, the Lord doesn’t approve.
Lamentations 3:37
American King James Who is he that said, and it comes to pass, when the Lord commands it not?
American Standard Version Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
King James Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
World English Bible Who is he who says, and it comes to pass, when the Lord doesn’t command it?
Lamentations 3:38
American King James Out of the mouth of the most High proceeds not evil and good?
American Standard Version Out of the mouth of the Most High cometh there not evil and good?
King James Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?
World English Bible Doesn’t evil and good come out of the mouth of the Most High?
Lamentations 3:39
American King James Why does a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
American Standard Version Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
King James Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
World English Bible Why should a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
Lamentations 3:40
American King James Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.
American Standard Version Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Jehovah.
King James Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.
World English Bible Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Yahweh.
Lamentations 3:41
American King James Let us lift up our heart with our hands to God in the heavens.
American Standard Version Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.
King James Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens.
World English Bible Let’s lift up our heart with our hands to God in the heavens.
Lamentations 3:42
American King James We have transgressed and have rebelled: you have not pardoned.
American Standard Version We have transgressed and have rebelled; thou hast not pardoned.
King James We have transgressed and have rebelled: thou hast not pardoned.
World English Bible “We have transgressed and have rebelled. You have not pardoned.
Lamentations 3:43
American King James You have covered with anger, and persecuted us: you have slain, you have not pitied.
American Standard Version Thou hast covered with anger and pursued us; thou hast slain, thou hast not pitied.
King James Thou hast covered with anger, and persecuted us: thou hast slain, thou hast not pitied.
World English Bible “You have covered us with anger and pursued us. You have killed. You have not pitied.
Lamentations 3:44
American King James You have covered yourself with a cloud, that our prayer should not pass through.
American Standard Version Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, so that no prayer can pass through.
King James Thou hast covered thyself with a cloud, that our prayer should not pass through.
World English Bible You have covered yourself with a cloud, so that no prayer can pass through.
Lamentations 3:45
American King James You have made us as the offscouring and refuse in the middle of the people.
American Standard Version Thou hast made us an off-scouring and refuse in the midst of the peoples.
King James Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people.
World English Bible You have made us an off-scouring and refuse in the middle of the peoples.
Lamentations 3:46
American King James All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
American Standard Version All our enemies have opened their mouth wide against us.
King James All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.
World English Bible “All our enemies have opened their mouth wide against us.
Lamentations 3:47
American King James Fear and a snare is come on us, desolation and destruction.
American Standard Version Fear and the pit are come upon us, devastation and destruction.
King James Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction.
World English Bible Terror and the pit have come on us, devastation and destruction.”
Lamentations 3:48
American King James My eye runs down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
American Standard Version Mine eye runneth down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
King James Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
World English Bible My eye runs down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
Lamentations 3:49
American King James My eye trickles down, and ceases not, without any intermission.
American Standard Version Mine eye poureth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission,
King James Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission.
World English Bible My eye pours down and doesn’t cease, without any intermission,
Lamentations 3:50
American King James Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.
American Standard Version Till Jehovah look down, and behold from heaven.
King James Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.
World English Bible until Yahweh looks down, and sees from heaven.
Lamentations 3:51
American King James My eye affects my heart because of all the daughters of my city.
American Standard Version Mine eye affecteth my soul, because of all the daughters of my city.
King James Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city.
World English Bible My eye affects my soul, because of all the daughters of my city.
Lamentations 3:52
American King James My enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.
American Standard Version They have chased me sore like a bird, they that are mine enemies without cause.
King James Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.
World English Bible They have chased me relentlessly like a bird, those who are my enemies without cause.
Lamentations 3:53
American King James They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone on me.
American Standard Version They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and have cast a stone upon me.
King James They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me.
World English Bible They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and have cast a stone on me.
Lamentations 3:54
American King James Waters flowed over my head; then I said, I am cut off.
American Standard Version Waters flowed over my head; I said, I am cut off.
King James Waters flowed over mine head; then I said, I am cut off.
World English Bible Waters flowed over my head. I said, “I am cut off.”
Lamentations 3:55
American King James I called on your name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon.
American Standard Version I called upon thy name, O Jehovah, out of the lowest dungeon.
King James I called upon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon.
World English Bible I called on your name, Yahweh, out of the lowest dungeon.
Lamentations 3:56
American King James You have heard my voice: hide not your ear at my breathing, at my cry.
American Standard Version Thou heardest my voice; hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry.
King James Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry.
World English Bible You heard my voice: “Don’t hide your ear from my sighing, and my cry.”
Lamentations 3:57
American King James You drew near in the day that I called on you: you said, Fear not.
American Standard Version Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee; thou saidst, Fear not.
King James Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.
World English Bible You came near in the day that I called on you. You said, “Don’t be afraid.”
Lamentations 3:58
American King James O LORD, you have pleaded the causes of my soul; you have redeemed my life.
American Standard Version O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
King James O LORD, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
World English Bible Lord, you have pleaded the causes of my soul. You have redeemed my life.
Lamentations 3:59
American King James O LORD, you have seen my wrong: judge you my cause.
American Standard Version O Jehovah, thou hast seen my wrong; judge thou my cause.
King James O LORD, thou hast seen my wrong: judge thou my cause.
World English Bible Yahweh, you have seen my wrong. Judge my cause.
Lamentations 3:60
American King James You have seen all their vengeance and all their imaginations against me.
American Standard Version Thou hast seen all their vengeance and all their devices against me.
King James Thou hast seen all their vengeance and all their imaginations against me.
World English Bible You have seen all their vengeance and all their plans against me.
Lamentations 3:61
American King James You have heard their reproach, O LORD, and all their imaginations against me;
American Standard Version Thou hast heard their reproach, O Jehovah, and all their devices against me,
King James Thou hast heard their reproach, O LORD, and all their imaginations against me;
World English Bible You have heard their reproach, Yahweh, and all their plans against me,
Lamentations 3:62
American King James The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.
American Standard Version The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.
King James The lips of those that rose up against me, and their device against me all the day.
World English Bible the lips of those that rose up against me, and their plots against me all day long.
Lamentations 3:63
American King James Behold their sitting down, and their rising up; I am their music.
American Standard Version Behold thou their sitting down, and their rising up; I am their song.
King James Behold their sitting down, and their rising up; I am their musick.
World English Bible You see their sitting down and their rising up. I am their song.
Lamentations 3:64
American King James Render to them a recompense, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.
American Standard Version Thou wilt render unto them a recompense, O Jehovah, according to the work of their hands.
King James Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.
World English Bible You will pay them back, Yahweh, according to the work of their hands.
Lamentations 3:65
American King James Give them sorrow of heart, your curse to them.
American Standard Version Thou wilt give them hardness of heart, thy curse unto them.
King James Give them sorrow of heart, thy curse unto them.
World English Bible You will give them hardness of heart, your curse to them.
Lamentations 3:66
American King James Persecute and destroy them in anger from under the heavens of the LORD.
American Standard Version Thou wilt pursue them in anger, and destroy them from under the heavens of Jehovah.
King James Persecute and destroy them in anger from under the heavens of the LORD.
World English Bible You will pursue them in anger, and destroy them from under the heavens of Yahweh.