Lamentations 1:16

Read Lamentations 1:16 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.

KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runs down with water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed.

Lamentations 1:16 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water; Because the comforter that should refresh my soul is far from me: My children are desolate, because the enemy hath prevailed.

Lamentations 1:16 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For these things I weep; my eyes flow with tears. For there is no one nearby to comfort me, no one to revive my soul. My children are destitute because the enemy has prevailed.

Lamentations 1:16 (BSB)

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What does Lamentations 1:16 say?

Lamentations 1:16 in modern King James wording reads: "For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runs down with water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed."

Where is Lamentations 1:16 found in the Bible?

Lamentations 1:16 is verse 16 of chapter 1 of the book of Lamentations, in the Old Testament. Lamentations has 5 chapters.

Which translations of Lamentations 1:16 can I read here?

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