Translations
Modern
Surely my soul remembers and is humbled within me.
Traditional
My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.
Literal
It remembers well and sinks—My soul within me.
Latin
Memoria memor ero, et tabescet in me anima mea.
Original
Hebrew
English
Surely my soul remembers and is humbled within me.
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).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of, Illustrated Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Afflictions Made Beneficial in Humbling Us Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning Humility: Afflictions Intended to Produce Judgments: should Lead to Humiliation