Lamentations 4:1
American King James How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.
American Standard Version How is the gold become dim! `how' is the most pure gold changed! The stones of the sanctuary are poured out at the head of every street.
King James How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.
World English Bible How the gold has become dim! The most pure gold has changed! The stones of the sanctuary are poured out at the head of every street.
Lamentations 4:2
American King James The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
American Standard Version The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, How are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
King James The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
World English Bible The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how they are esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
Lamentations 4:3
American King James Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
American Standard Version Even the jackals draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: The daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
King James Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
World English Bible Even the jackals offer their breast. They nurse their young ones. But the daughter of my people has become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.
Lamentations 4:4
American King James The tongue of the sucking child sticks to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breaks it to them.
American Standard Version The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: The young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them.
King James The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them.
World English Bible The tongue of the nursing child clings to the roof of his mouth for thirst. The young children ask for bread, and no one breaks it for them.
Lamentations 4:5
American King James They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.
American Standard Version They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: They that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.
King James They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.
World English Bible Those who ate delicacies are desolate in the streets. Those who were brought up in purple embrace dunghills.
Lamentations 4:6
American King James For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her.
American Standard Version For the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the sin of Sodom, That was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands were laid upon her.
King James For the punishment of the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of the sin of Sodom, that was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands stayed on her.
World English Bible For the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the sin of Sodom, which was overthrown as in a moment. No hands were laid on her.
Lamentations 4:7
American King James Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
American Standard Version Her nobles were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was as of sapphire.
King James Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
World English Bible Her nobles were purer than snow. They were whiter than milk. They were more ruddy in body than rubies. Their polishing was like sapphire.
Lamentations 4:8
American King James Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets: their skin sticks to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.
American Standard Version Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets: Their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.
King James Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets: their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.
World English Bible Their appearance is blacker than a coal. They are not known in the streets. Their skin clings to their bones. It is withered. It has become like wood.
Lamentations 4:9
American King James They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be slain with hunger: for these pine away, stricken through for want of the fruits of the field.
American Standard Version They that are slain with the sword are better than they that are slain with hunger; For these pine away, stricken through, for want of the fruits of the field.
King James They that be slain with the sword are better than they that be slain with hunger: for these pine away, stricken through for want of the fruits of the field.
World English Bible Those who are killed with the sword are better than those who are killed with hunger; for these pine away, stricken through, for lack of the fruits of the field.
Lamentations 4:10
American King James The hands of the pitiful women have sodden their own children: they were their meat in the destruction of the daughter of my people.
American Standard Version The hands of the pitiful women have boiled their own children; They were their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people.
King James The hands of the pitiful women have sodden their own children: they were their meat in the destruction of the daughter of my people.
World English Bible The hands of the pitiful women have boiled their own children. They were their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people.
Lamentations 4:11
American King James The LORD has accomplished his fury; he has poured out his fierce anger, and has kindled a fire in Zion, and it has devoured the foundations thereof.
American Standard Version Jehovah hath accomplished his wrath, he hath poured out his fierce anger; And he hath kindled a fire in Zion, which hath devoured the foundations thereof.
King James The LORD hath accomplished his fury; he hath poured out his fierce anger, and hath kindled a fire in Zion, and it hath devoured the foundations thereof.
World English Bible Yahweh has accomplished his wrath. He has poured out his fierce anger. He has kindled a fire in Zion, which has devoured its foundations.
Lamentations 4:12
American King James The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, would not have believed that the adversary and the enemy should have entered into the gates of Jerusalem.
American Standard Version The kings of the earth believed not, neither all the inhabitants of the world, That the adversary and the enemy would enter into the gates of Jerusalem.
King James The kings of the earth, and all the inhabitants of the world, would not have believed that the adversary and the enemy should have entered into the gates of Jerusalem.
World English Bible The kings of the earth didn’t believe, neither did all the inhabitants of the world, that the adversary and the enemy would enter into the gates of Jerusalem.
Lamentations 4:13
American King James For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the middle of her,
American Standard Version `It is' because of the sins of her prophets, `and' the iniquities of her priests, That have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her.
King James For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,
World English Bible It is because of the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the middle of her.
Lamentations 4:14
American King James They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.
American Standard Version They wander as blind men in the streets, they are polluted with blood, So that men cannot touch their garments.
King James They have wandered as blind men in the streets, they have polluted themselves with blood, so that men could not touch their garments.
World English Bible They wander as blind men in the streets. They are polluted with blood, So that men can’t touch their garments.
Lamentations 4:15
American King James They cried to them, Depart you; it is unclean; depart, depart, touch not: when they fled away and wandered, they said among the heathen, They shall no more sojourn there.
American Standard Version Depart ye, they cried unto them, Unclean! depart, depart, touch not! When they fled away and wandered, men said among the nations, They shall no more sojourn `here'.
King James They cried unto them, Depart ye; it is unclean; depart, depart, touch not: when they fled away and wandered, they said among the heathen, They shall no more sojourn there.
World English Bible “Go away!” they cried to them. “Unclean! Go away! Go away! Don’t touch! When they fled away and wandered, men said among the nations, “They can’t live here any more.”
Lamentations 4:16
American King James The anger of the LORD has divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favored not the elders.
American Standard Version The anger of Jehovah hath scattered them; he will no more regard them: They respected not the persons of the priests, they favored not the elders.
King James The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders.
World English Bible Yahweh’s anger has scattered them. He will not pay attention to them any more. They didn’t respect the persons of the priests. They didn’t favor the elders.
Lamentations 4:17
American King James As for us, our eyes as yet failed for our vain help: in our watching we have watched for a nation that could not save us.
American Standard Version Our eyes do yet fail `in looking' for our vain help: In our watching we have watched for a nation that could not save.
King James As for us, our eyes as yet failed for our vain help: in our watching we have watched for a nation that could not save us.
World English Bible Our eyes still fail, looking in vain for our help. In our watching we have watched for a nation that could not save.
Lamentations 4:18
American King James They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our streets: our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.
American Standard Version They hunt our steps, so that we cannot go in our streets: Our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.
King James They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our streets: our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.
World English Bible They hunt our steps, so that we can’t go in our streets. Our end is near. Our days are fulfilled, for our end has come.
Lamentations 4:19
American King James Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: they pursued us on the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.
American Standard Version Our pursuers were swifter than the eagles of the heavens: They chased us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.
King James Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: they pursued us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.
World English Bible Our pursuers were swifter than the eagles of the sky. They chased us on the mountains. They set an ambush for us in the wilderness.
Lamentations 4:20
American King James The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.
American Standard Version The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of Jehovah, was taken in their pits; Of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the nations.
King James The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.
World English Bible The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of Yahweh, was taken in their pits; of whom we said, under his shadow we will live among the nations.
Lamentations 4:21
American King James Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwell in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through to you: you shall be drunken, and shall make yourself naked.
American Standard Version Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz: The cup shall pass through unto thee also; thou shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked.
King James Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz; the cup also shall pass through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked.
World English Bible Rejoice and be glad, daughter of Edom, who dwells in the land of Uz. The cup will pass through to you also. You will be drunken, and will make yourself naked.
Lamentations 4:22
American King James The punishment of your iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry you away into captivity: he will visit your iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover your sins.
American Standard Version The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: He will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will uncover thy sins.
King James The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: he will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will discover thy sins.
World English Bible The punishment of your iniquity is accomplished, daughter of Zion. He will no more carry you away into captivity. He will visit your iniquity, daughter of Edom. He will uncover your sins.