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Lamentations 5:17
Because of this our hearts are feeble; for these things our eyes are dark;
Lamentations 5:17 · Bible in Basic English
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Lamentations 5:17 in other translations
For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.
Because of this, our hearts are faint; because of these, our eyes grow dim—
For this our heart is faint. For these things our eyes are dim:
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In context
14 The old men are no longer seated in the doorway, and the music of the young men has come to an end.
15 The joy of our hearts is ended; our dancing is changed into sorrow.
16 The crown has been taken from our head: sorrow is ours, for we are sinners.
17 Because of this our hearts are feeble; for these things our eyes are dark;
18 Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.
19 You, O Lord, are seated as King for ever; the seat of your power is eternal.
20 Why have we gone from your memory for ever? why have you been turned away from us for so long?
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