Lamentaciones 1:16
For these things I weep; mine eye, mine eye runneth down with water, because the comforter that should relieve my soul is far from me: my children are desolate, because the enemy prevailed.
Context
This verse from Lamentaciones Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. El primer lamento personifica a Jerusalén como viuda, otrora grande entre las naciones, ahora tributaria. Nadie la consuela y todos sus amigos la traicionaron; el Señor la afligió por su rebelión.
Otras traducciones
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.
For these I am weeping, My eye, my eye, is running down with waters, For, far from me hath been a comforter, Refreshing my soul, My sons have been desolate, For mighty hath been an enemy.
For these things I am weeping; my eye is streaming with water; because the comforter who might give me new life is far from me: my children are made waste, because the hater is strong.
Referencias cruzadas
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