Lamentations 1:8
Read Lamentations 1:8 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.
King James Version (modern wording)
Jerusalem has grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honoured her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yea, she sighs, and turns backward.
Lamentations 1:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Jerusalem hath grievously sinned; therefore she is become as an unclean thing; All that honored her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: Yea, she sigheth, and turneth backward.
Lamentations 1:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Jerusalem has sinned greatly; therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns away.
Lamentations 1:8 (BSB)
Explain Lamentations 1:8 in modern language
Get Lamentations 1:8 explained, highlight it in 10 colors, and save your thoughts to your notes. Read offline anytime.
Keep reading
- Read all of Lamentations 1 verse by verse
- Read Lamentations 1 in the full Bible reader with notes, highlights and more translations
- Verse of the day
- Popular Bible verses
Questions about Lamentations 1:8
What does Lamentations 1:8 say?
Lamentations 1:8 in modern King James wording reads: "Jerusalem has grievously sinned; therefore she is removed: all that honoured her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness: yea, she sighs, and turns backward."
Where is Lamentations 1:8 found in the Bible?
Lamentations 1:8 is verse 8 of chapter 1 of the book of Lamentations, in the Old Testament. Lamentations has 5 chapters.
Which translations of Lamentations 1:8 can I read here?
You can read Lamentations 1:8 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible. Open the full Bible reader to read it in more translations.