Translations
Modern
Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird.
Traditional
Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.
Literal
My enemies have hunted me relentlessly like a bird, without cause;
Latin
Venatione ceperunt me quasi avem inimici mei gratis.
Original
Hebrew
English
Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird.
Notes
This passage might refer to Jeremiah’s experience in the cistern (Jeremiah 37:11–15; 38:1–13).
The author emphasizes how cruel the enemies are and cries out to the Lord for help.
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).