Lamentations 1:19
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King James Version (modern wording)
I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine elders gave up the spirit in the city, while they sought their food to relieve their souls.
Lamentations 1:19 (KJV)
American Standard Version
I called for my lovers, butthey deceived me: My priests and mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, While they sought them food to refresh their souls.
Lamentations 1:19 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
I called out to my lovers, but they have betrayed me. My priests and elders perished in the city while they searched for food to keep themselves alive.
Lamentations 1:19 (BSB)
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What does Lamentations 1:19 say?
Lamentations 1:19 in modern King James wording reads: "I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine elders gave up the spirit in the city, while they sought their food to relieve their souls."
Where is Lamentations 1:19 found in the Bible?
Lamentations 1:19 is verse 19 of chapter 1 of the book of Lamentations, in the Old Testament. Lamentations has 5 chapters.
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