Lamentations 1:4

Updated: June 3, 2025
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The ways of Zion do mourn, because none come to the solemn assembly; all her gates are desolate, her priests do sigh: her virgins are afflicted, and she herself is in bitterness.
World English Bible (WEB)
The ways{H1870} of Zion{H6726} do mourn{H57}, because none come{H935}{(H8802)} to the solemn feasts{H4150}: all her gates{H8179} are desolate{H8074}{(H8802)}: her priests{H3548} sigh{H584}{(H8737)}, her virgins{H1330} are afflicted{H3013}{(H8737)}, and she is in bitterness{H4843}{(H8804)}.
KJV with Strongs
The roads of Tziyon mourn, Since no one is coming to the appointed festival, All her gates are desolate and her priests groaning, Her virgins are grieving, and she herself is bitter.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
The ways of Zion are mourning, Without any coming at the appointed time, All her gates are desolate, her priests sigh, Her virgins are afflicted—and she hath bitterness.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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