Lamentations 4:13 bbe — It is because of the sins of her prophets and the evil-doing of her priests, by whom the blood of the upright has been…

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"It is because of the sins of her prophets and the evil-doing of her priests, by whom the blood of the upright has been drained out in her."

— Lamentations 4:13, Bible in Basic English

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Lamentations 4 — Context

10

The hands of kind-hearted women have been boiling their children; they were their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people.

11

The Lord has given full effect to his passion, he has let loose his burning wrath; he has made a fire in Zion, causing the destruction of its bases.

12

To the kings of the earth and to all the people of the world it did not seem possible that the attackers and the haters would go into the doors of Jerusalem.

13

It is because of the sins of her prophets and the evil-doing of her priests, by whom the blood of the upright has been drained out in her.

14

They are wandering like blind men in the streets, they are made unclean with blood, so that their robes may not be touched by men.

15

Away! unclean! they were crying out to them, Away! away! let there be no touching: when they went away in flight and wandering, men said among the nations, There is no further resting-place for them.

16

The face of the Lord has sent them in all directions; he will no longer take care of them: they had no respect for the priests, they gave no honour to the old men.

Lamentations 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 4:13 say?
Lamentations 4:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is because of the sins of her prophets and the evil-doing of her priests, by whom the blood of the upright has been drained out in her.”
Where is Lamentations 4:13 in the Bible?
Lamentations 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 4, verse 13.
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 4:13.
What translation should I read Lamentations 4:13 in?
Lamentations 4:13 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 4:13?
Lamentations 4:13 reads (BBE): “It is because of the sins of her prophets and the evil-doing of her priests, by whom the blood of the upright has been drained out in her.” 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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