Lamentations 3:17

The Prophet’s Afflictions · Lamentations 3:1–18
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Translations

Modern
My soul has been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is.
Traditional
And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.
Literal
My soul has been rejected from peace; I have forgotten good,
Latin
Et repulsa est a pace anima mea; oblitus sum bonorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
My soul has been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is.

Notes

The author speaks of the suffering of Judah and Jerusalem as his own.

In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:1–20, 48–54). In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:21–25). He explains how God’s people should respond (Lamentations 3:26–47). Finally, he calls out to the Lord in prayer (Lamentations 3:55–66).

Glossary

Acrostic Gall Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical Wild Gourd Wormwood

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning Doubting: General Scriptures Concerning Judgments: should Lead to Humiliation