Lamentations 5:12

Princes are hanged up by their hand: the faces of elders were not honoured.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Lamentations 5:12

BSB
Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect.
AKJV
Princes are hanged up by their hand: the faces of elders were not honored.
CPDV
The leaders were suspended by their hand. They were not ashamed before the faces of the elders.
ERV
Princes were hanged up by their hand: the faces of elders were not honoured.
NHEB
Princes were hung by their hands; elders were shown no respect.
SMT
Chiefs were hung by their hand: the faces of old men were not honored.

Commentary for Lamentations 5:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 5:12
Summary
Leadership brutalized and dignity destroyed
Place
Zion
Event
Leaders executed and dishonored
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Judgment