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Lamentations 3:18

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Berean Standard Bible

So I say, “My strength has perished, along with my hope from the LORD.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And I said, My strength is perished, and mine expectation from Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And I said, My strength is cut off, and my hope from the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Vau. And I said: My end and my hope is perished from the Lord.

Free Bible Version

That's why I say, “My expectation of a long life is gone, along with all that I hoped for from Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

And I saide, My strength and mine hope is perished from the Lord,

King James (Authorized) Version

And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:

Translation for Translators

I continued to say to myself, “I no longer expect to live much longer; I no longer confidently expect to receive good things from Yahweh!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So I say, “My endurance has perished and so has my hope in Yahweh.”

Noah Webster Bible

And I said, My strength and my hope hath perished from the LORD:

World English Bible

I said, “My strength has perished, along with my expectation from Yahweh.”

Young's Literal Translation

And I say, Perished hath my strength and my hope from Jehovah.

Context

The Prophet’s Afflictions

¹⁷My soul has been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. ¹⁸So I say, “My strength has perished, along with my hope from the LORD.”

Summary

In this verse, the author expresses deep despair and hopelessness, feeling as though all hope is lost. The imagery used conveys a sense of being trapped in darkness and unable to escape from overwhelming sorrow. This raw and honest lamentation reflects the human experience of profound suffering and anguish. It serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, it is important to turn to God for comfort and strength, trusting in His faithfulness and enduring love to bring light into our darkness.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And my hope - That first, that last support of the miserable - it is gone! it is perished! The sovereign God alone can revive it.

Lamentations 3:18

The Prophet’s Afflictions

¹⁷My soul has been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is. ¹⁸So I say, “My strength has perished, along with my hope from the LORD.”

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Berean Standard Bible

So I say, “My strength has perished, along with my hope from the LORD.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And I said, My strength is perished, and mine expectation from Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

And I said, My strength is cut off, and my hope from the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Vau. And I said: My end and my hope is perished from the Lord.

Free Bible Version

That's why I say, “My expectation of a long life is gone, along with all that I hoped for from Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

And I saide, My strength and mine hope is perished from the Lord,

King James (Authorized) Version

And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:

Translation for Translators

I continued to say to myself, “I no longer expect to live much longer; I no longer confidently expect to receive good things from Yahweh!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So I say, “My endurance has perished and so has my hope in Yahweh.”

Noah Webster Bible

And I said, My strength and my hope hath perished from the LORD:

World English Bible

I said, “My strength has perished, along with my expectation from Yahweh.”

Young's Literal Translation

And I say, Perished hath my strength and my hope from Jehovah.