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Lamentations 3:64

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Berean Standard Bible

You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou wilt render unto them a recompense, O Jehovah, according to the work of their hands.

Bible in Basic English

You will give them their reward, O Lord, answering to the work of their hands.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thau. Thou shalt render them a recompense, O Lord, according to the works of their hands.

Free Bible Version

Pay them back as they deserve, Lord, for all they've done!

Geneva Bible 1599

Giue them a recompence, O Lord, according to the worke of their handes.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, cause them to suffer in return for their causing me to suffer!

Unlocked Literal Bible

Pay back to them, Yahweh, according to what they have done.

Noah Webster Bible

Render to them a recompense, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.

World English Bible

You will pay them back, Yahweh, according to the work of their hands.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou returnest to them the deed, O Jehovah, According to the work of their hands.

Context

God’s Justice

⁶³When they sit and when they rise, see how they mock me in song. ⁶⁴You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands. ⁶⁵Put a veil of anguish over their hearts; may Your curse be upon them!

Summary

This verse reflects a plea from the heart of the writer to God, asking Him to repay the enemies for their deeds and judgment. It reveals the human struggle with injustice and the desire for God to bring justice and vindication. The writer's cry for retribution underscores the tension between seeking personal justice and trusting in God's ultimate justice. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder that God is just and will bring about justice in His perfect timing.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

(Jer 11:20; Ti2 4:14).

Lamentations 3:64

God’s Justice

⁶³When they sit and when they rise, see how they mock me in song. ⁶⁴You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands. ⁶⁵Put a veil of anguish over their hearts; may Your curse be upon them!

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Berean Standard Bible

You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou wilt render unto them a recompense, O Jehovah, according to the work of their hands.

Bible in Basic English

You will give them their reward, O Lord, answering to the work of their hands.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Thau. Thou shalt render them a recompense, O Lord, according to the works of their hands.

Free Bible Version

Pay them back as they deserve, Lord, for all they've done!

Geneva Bible 1599

Giue them a recompence, O Lord, according to the worke of their handes.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.

Translation for Translators

Yahweh, cause them to suffer in return for their causing me to suffer!

Unlocked Literal Bible

Pay back to them, Yahweh, according to what they have done.

Noah Webster Bible

Render to them a recompense, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.

World English Bible

You will pay them back, Yahweh, according to the work of their hands.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou returnest to them the deed, O Jehovah, According to the work of their hands.