For this our heart is faint.
For these things our eyes are dim:
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Lamentations 5:17 in context
Lamentations 5:14–20
14
The elders have ceased from the gate,
and the young men from their music.
15
The joy of our heart has ceased.
Our dance is turned into mourning.
16
The crown has fallen from our head.
Woe to us, for we have sinned!
17
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For this our heart is faint.
For these things our eyes are dim:
18
for the mountain of Zion, which is desolate.
The foxes walk on it.
19
You, LORD, remain forever.
Your throne is from generation to generation.
20
Why do you forget us forever,
and forsake us for so long a time?
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