Lamentations 3:62 bbe — The lips of those who came up against me, and their thoughts against me all the day.

Bible in Basic English

"The lips of those who came up against me, and their thoughts against me all the day."

— Lamentations 3:62, Bible in Basic English

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Lamentations 3 — Context

59

O Lord, you have seen my wrong; be judge in my cause.

60

You have seen all the evil rewards they have sent on me, and all their designs against me.

61

Their bitter words have come to your ears, O Lord, and all their designs against me;

62

The lips of those who came up against me, and their thoughts against me all the day.

63

Take note of them when they are seated, and when they get up; I am their song.

64

You will give them their reward, O Lord, answering to the work of their hands.

65

You will let their hearts be covered over with your curse on them.

Lamentations 3:62 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 3:62 say?
Lamentations 3:62 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The lips of those who came up against me, and their thoughts against me all the day.”
Where is Lamentations 3:62 in the Bible?
Lamentations 3:62 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 3, verse 62.
Who wrote Lamentations?
Lamentations is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah (traditional). It was written c. 586–575 BC.
What is the book of Lamentations about?
Lamentations is a series of five funeral poems over the fallen Jerusalem — raw grief, honest confession, and at the very center, an astonishing confession of hope: "his compassions fail not… they are new every morning."
What are the major themes of Lamentations?
Lamentations explores themes including Grief, Judgment, Mercy, Hope, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Lamentations 3:62.
What translation should I read Lamentations 3:62 in?
Lamentations 3:62 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Lamentations 3:62?
Lamentations 3:62 reads (BBE): “The lips of those who came up against me, and their thoughts against me all the day.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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