Lamentations 2:17-19
The Message
17 God did carry out, item by item, exactly what he said he’d do.
He always said he’d do this. Now he’s done it—torn the place down.
He’s let your enemies walk all over you, declared them world champions!
18 Give out heart-cries to the Master, dear repentant Zion.
Let the tears roll like a river, day and night,
and keep at it—no time-outs. Keep those tears flowing!
19 As each night watch begins, get up and cry out in prayer.
Pour your heart out face-to-face with the Master.
Lift high your hands. Beg for the lives of your children
who are starving to death out on the streets.
Lamentations 2:17-19
New International Version
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)
Footnotes
- Lamentations 2:17 Horn here symbolizes strength.
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