Translations
Modern
You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”
Traditional
Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry.
Literal
You heard my voice: “Do not hide Your ear from my sighing, from my cry!”
Latin
Vocem meam audisti; ne avertas aurem tuam a singultu meo et clamoribus.
Original
Hebrew
English
You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”
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).
Glossary
Topics
Answers To Prayer: Jeremiah God in Rescuing Jeremiah Prayer: Pleas offered In