Lamentations 5:17

17 Because of this our hearts are faint, because of these things our eyes grow dim

Lamentations 5:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.
ESV
17 For this our heart has become sick, for these things our eyes have grown dim,
NLT
17 Our hearts are sick and weary, and our eyes grow dim with tears.
MSG
17 Because of all this we're heartsick; we can't see through the tears.
CSB
17 Because of this, our heart is sick; because of these, our eyes grow dim:

Lamentations 5:17 In-Context

15 Joy is gone from our hearts; our dancing has turned to mourning.
16 The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned!
17 Because of this our hearts are faint, because of these things our eyes grow dim
18 for Mount Zion, which lies desolate, with jackals prowling over it.
19 You, LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.

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