Lamentations 5:17 net — Because of this, our hearts are sick; because of these things, we can hardly see through our tears.

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"Because of this, our hearts are sick; because of these things, we can hardly see through our tears."

— Lamentations 5:17, NET Bible

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Lamentations 5:17 in Other Translations

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KJV
“For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.”
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ASV
“For this our heart is faint; For these things our eyes are dim; ”
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WEB
“For this our heart is faint; For these things our eyes are dim;”
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DRB
“Therefore is our heart sorrowful, therefore are our eyes become dim.”
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BBE
“Because of this our hearts are feeble; for these things our eyes are dark;”
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KJVA
“For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.”
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Lamentations 5 — Context

The elders are gone from the city gate; the young men have stopped playing their music.

Our hearts no longer have any joy; our dancing is turned to mourning.

The crown has fallen from our head; woe to us, for we have sinned!

Because of this, our hearts are sick; because of these things, we can hardly see through our tears.

For wild animals are prowling over Mount Zion, which lies desolate.

But you, O LORD, reign forever; your throne endures from generation to generation.

Why do you keep on forgetting us? Why do you forsake us so long?

Lamentations 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 5:17 say?

Lamentations 5:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Because of this, our hearts are sick; because of these things, we can hardly see through our tears.”

Where is Lamentations 5:17 in the Bible?

Lamentations 5:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 5, verse 17.

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 5:17.

What translation should I read Lamentations 5:17 in?

Lamentations 5:17 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 5:17?

Lamentations 5:17 reads (NET): “Because of this, our hearts are sick; because of these things, we can hardly see through our tears.” 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.

Lamentations 5:17 net — Because of this, our hearts are sick; because of these things, we can hardly see through our tears.

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