Lamentations 4:5

They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Lamentations 4:5

BSB
Those who once ate delicacies are destitute in the streets; those brought up in crimson huddle in ash heaps.
AKJV
They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.
CPDV
HE. Those who were fed indulgently have passed away in the roads. Those who were nourished with saffron have welcomed filth.
ERV
They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dung-hills.
NHEB
Those who ate delicacies are destitute in the streets. Those who were brought up in purple embrace ash heaps.
SMT
They eating for dainties were desolate in the streets: they trusting upon scarlet embraced dung hills.

Commentary for Lamentations 4:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 4:5
Summary
Privileged classes endure complete reversal of fortune
Place
Streets
Event
Aristocratic ruin
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Lament