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We have become orphans, having no father;
        our mothers are like widows.
We drink our own water—but for a price;
        we gather our own wood—but pay for it.
Our hunters have been at our necks;[a]
        we are worn out, but have no rest.

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  1. Lamentations 5:5 Heb uncertain

We have become fatherless,
    our mothers are widows.(A)
We must buy the water we drink;(B)
    our wood can be had only at a price.(C)
Those who pursue us are at our heels;
    we are weary(D) and find no rest.(E)

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