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Lamentations 5:14-1964 bbe — The old men are no longer seated in the doorway, and the music of the young men has come to an end. The joy of our hear…

Bible in Basic English

14

The old men are no longer seated in the doorway, and the music of the young men has come to an end.

15

The joy of our hearts is ended; our dancing is changed into sorrow.

16

The crown has been taken from our head: sorrow is ours, for we are sinners.

17

Because of this our hearts are feeble; for these things our eyes are dark;

18

Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.

19

You, O Lord, are seated as King for ever; the seat of your power is eternal.

20

Why have we gone from your memory for ever? why have you been turned away from us for so long?

21

Make us come back to you, O Lord, and let us be turned; make our days new again as in the past.

22

But you have quite given us up; you are full of wrath against us.

— Lamentations 5:14-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“The elders have ceased from the gate, The young men from their music. The joy of our heart is ceased; Our dance is turned into mourning. The crown is fallen from our head: Woe unto us! for we have sinned. For this our heart is faint; For these things our eyes are dim; For the mountain of Zion, which is desolate: The foxes walk upon it. Thou, O Jehovah, abidest for ever; Thy throne is from generation to generation. Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, Andforsake us so long time? Turn thou us unto thee, O Jehovah, and we shall be turned; Renew our days as of old. But thou hast utterly rejected us; Thou art very wroth against us. ”
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Lamentations 5 — Context

11

They took by force the women in Zion, the virgins in the towns of Judah.

12

Their hands put princes to death by hanging: the faces of old men were not honoured.

13

The young men were crushing the grain, and the boys were falling under the wood.

14

The old men are no longer seated in the doorway, and the music of the young men has come to an end.

15

The joy of our hearts is ended; our dancing is changed into sorrow.

16

The crown has been taken from our head: sorrow is ours, for we are sinners.

17

Because of this our hearts are feeble; for these things our eyes are dark;

18

Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.

19

You, O Lord, are seated as King for ever; the seat of your power is eternal.

20

Why have we gone from your memory for ever? why have you been turned away from us for so long?

21

Make us come back to you, O Lord, and let us be turned; make our days new again as in the past.

22

But you have quite given us up; you are full of wrath against us.

Lamentations 5:14-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 5:14-1964 say?

Lamentations 5:14-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The old men are no longer seated in the doorway, and the music of the young men has come to an end. The joy of our hearts is ended; our dancing is changed into sorrow. The crown has been taken from our head: sorrow is ours, for we are sinners. Because of this our hearts are feeble; for these things our eyes are dark; Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it. You, O Lord, are seated as King for ever; the seat of your power is eternal. Why have we gone from your memory for ever? why have you been turned away from us for so long? Make us come back to you, O Lord, and let us be turned; make our days new again as in the past. But you have quite given us up; you are full of wrath against us.”

Where is Lamentations 5:14-1964 in the Bible?

Lamentations 5:14-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 5, verses 14–1964.

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 5:14-1964.

What translation should I read Lamentations 5:14-1964 in?

Lamentations 5:14-1964 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 5:14-1964?

Lamentations 5:14-1964 reads (BBE): “The old men are no longer seated in the doorway, and the music of the young men has come to an end. The joy of our hearts is ended; our dancing is changed into sorrow. The crown has been taken from our head: sorrow is ours, for we are sinners. Because of this our hearts are feeble; for these things our eyes are dark; Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it. You, O Lord, are seated as King for ever; the seat of your power is eternal. Why have we gone from your memory for ever? why have you been turned away from us for so long? Make us come back to you, O Lord, and let us be turned; make our days new again as in the past. But you have quite given us up; you are full of wrath against us.” 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.