17 The Lord has (A)done what He determined;
He has accomplished His word
Which He commanded from days of old.
He has torn down (B)without sparing,
And He has helped the enemy to (C)rejoice over you;
He has (D)exalted the [a]might of your adversaries.

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Footnotes

  1. Lamentations 2:17 Lit horn

17 The Lord has done what he planned;
    he has fulfilled(A) his word,
    which he decreed long ago.(B)
He has overthrown you without pity,(C)
    he has let the enemy gloat over you,(D)
    he has exalted the horn[a] of your foes.(E)

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  1. Lamentations 2:17 Horn here symbolizes strength.