Parallel Bible results for "Lamentations 5:1-7"

Lamentations 5:1-7

1 Remember, Lord, what happened to us. Look and see our disgrace.

1 Remember, LORD, what has happened to us; look, and see our disgrace.

2 Our land has been turned over to strangers; our houses have been given to foreigners.

2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our homes to foreigners.

3 We are like orphans with no father; our mothers are like widows.

3 We have become fatherless, our mothers are widows.

4 We have to buy the water we drink; we must pay for the firewood.

4 We must buy the water we drink; our wood can be had only at a price.

5 Those who chase after us want to catch us by the neck. We are tired and find no rest.

5 Those who pursue us are at our heels; we are weary and find no rest.

6 We made an agreement with Egypt and with Assyria to get enough food.

6 We submitted to Egypt and Assyria to get enough bread.

7 Our ancestors sinned against you, but they are gone; now we suffer because of their sins.

7 Our ancestors sinned and are no more, and we bear their punishment.