耶利米哀歌 4:2
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
Context
This verse from 耶利米哀歌 Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. 托拉和睚珥先后作以色列的士师，各二十三年和二十二年。以色列人再次悖逆，神将他们交在非利士人和亚扪人手中；他们哭号，神说：「你们去求你们所选择的神罢。」以色列人除掉外邦神，神因他们的痛苦而忧愁。
其他译本
The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, How are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
The precious sons of Zion, Who are comparable with fine gold, How have they been reckoned earthen bottles, Work of the hands of a potter.
The valued sons of Zion, whose price was the best gold, are looked on as vessels of earth, the work of the hands of the potter!
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