Lamentations 5:22-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But you have quite given us up; you are full of wrath against us.”
Where is Lamentations 5:22-1964 in the Bible?
Lamentations 5:22-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 5, verses 22–1964.
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 5:22-1964.
What translation should I read Lamentations 5:22-1964 in?
Lamentations 5:22-1964 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 5:22-1964?
Lamentations 5:22-1964 reads (BBE): “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.