Lamentations 5:17

For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Lamentations 5:17

BSB

Because of this, our hearts are faint; because of these, our eyes grow dim-

AKJV

For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim.

CPDV

Because of this, our heart became gloomy; for this reason, our eyes have been darkened:

ERV

For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim;

NHEB

For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes grow dim.

SMT

For this our heart was languid; for this our eyes were darkened.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 5:17

ForthisourheartH3820Noun MasculineisfaintH1739AdjectiveforthesethingsoureyesH5869NounaredimH2821Verb

Commentary for Lamentations 5:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Lamentations 5:17

Summary

Collective despair and physical weakness evident

Place

Zion

Event

Heart and body failing from grief

Estimated Time Period

c. 586 BC