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14 Our[a] elders have ceased ruling[b] at the gate;
    our[c] young men have abandoned[d] their music.

15 The joy of our hearts has ceased,
    and our dancing has turned into dirges.

16 The crown has fallen from our head—
    woe to us, because we have sinned!

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Footnotes

  1. Lamentations 5:14 The Heb. lacks Our
  2. Lamentations 5:14 The Heb. lacks ruling
  3. Lamentations 5:14 The Heb. lacks our
  4. Lamentations 5:14 The Heb. lacks have abandoned

14 The elders are gone from the city gate;
    the young men have stopped their music.(A)
15 Joy is gone from our hearts;
    our dancing has turned to mourning.(B)
16 The crown(C) has fallen from our head.(D)
    Woe to us, for we have sinned!(E)

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