Lamentations 1:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Her adversaries are the chief, her enemies prosper; for the LORD has afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions: her children are gone into captivity before the enemy.
Lamentations 1:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Her adversaries are become the head, her enemies prosper; For Jehovah hath afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions: Her young children are gone into captivity before the adversary.
Lamentations 1:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Her foes have become her masters; her enemies are at ease. For the LORD has brought her grief because of her many transgressions. Her children have gone away as captives before the enemy.
Lamentations 1:5 (BSB)
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What does Lamentations 1:5 say?
Lamentations 1:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Her adversaries are the chief, her enemies prosper; for the LORD has afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions: her children are gone into captivity before the enemy."
Where is Lamentations 1:5 found in the Bible?
Lamentations 1:5 is verse 5 of chapter 1 of the book of Lamentations, in the Old Testament. Lamentations has 5 chapters.
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