Lamentations 5:18 bbe — Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.

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

— Lamentations 5:18, Bible in Basic English

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Lamentations 5:18 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“For the mountain of Zion, which is desolate: The foxes walk upon it. ”
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WEB
“For the mountain of Zion, which is desolate: The foxes walk on it.”
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Lamentations 5 — Context

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.

Lamentations 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 5:18 say?

Lamentations 5:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.”

Where is Lamentations 5:18 in the Bible?

Lamentations 5:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 5, verse 18.

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 5:18.

What translation should I read Lamentations 5:18 in?

Lamentations 5:18 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 5:18?

Lamentations 5:18 reads (BBE): “Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.” 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 5:18 bbe — Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.

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