Lamentations 1:19

I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought their meat to relieve their souls.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Lamentations 1:19

BSB
I called out to my lovers, but they have betrayed me. My priests and elders perished in the city while they searched for food to keep themselves alive.
AKJV
I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and my elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought their meat to relieve their souls.
CPDV
COPH. I called for my friends, but they deceived me. My priests and my elders have been consumed in the city. For they were seeking their food, so as to revive their life.
ERV
I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought them meat to refresh their souls.
NHEB
I called for my lovers, but they deceived me. My priests and my elders perished in the city, while they searched for food to refresh their souls.
SMT
I called to those loving me, they deceived me: my priests and my old men expired in the city, for they sought food for them, and they will turn back their souls.

Commentary for Lamentations 1:19

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Overview of Lamentations 1:19
Summary
Called allies die while starving in doomed city
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Allies die in city
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament