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Lamentations 5:12

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect.

American Standard Version (1901)

Princes were hanged up by their hand: The faces of elders were not honored.

Bible in Basic English

Their hands put princes to death by hanging: the faces of old men were not honoured.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The princes were hanged up by their hand: they did not respect the persons of the ancient.

Free Bible Version

Princes have been hung up by their hands; they show elders no respect.

Geneva Bible 1599

The princes are hanged vp by their hande: the faces of the elders were not had in honour.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Our enemies have hanged our leaders, and they do not respect our elders.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Princes are hung up by their own hands, and no honor is shown to the elders.

Noah Webster Bible

Princes were hanged by their hand: the faces of elders were not honored.

World English Bible

Princes were hanged up by their hands. The faces of elders were not honored.

Young's Literal Translation

Princes by their hand have been hanged, The faces of elders have not been honoured.

Context

A Prayer for Restoration

¹¹Women have been ravished in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah. ¹²Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect. ¹³Young men toil at millstones; boys stagger under loads of wood.

Summary

This verse reflects the lament of the author over the oppression and hardship faced by the people of Judah. It describes the rulers who were hanged without respect, showing the extent of the suffering and humiliation experienced by the nation. The imagery used conveys a sense of despair and hopelessness, highlighting the consequences of turning away from God's ways. Ultimately, this verse serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's guidance and following His commandments to avoid such devastation.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Princes are hanged up by their hand - It is very probable that this was a species of punishment. They were suspended from hooks in the wall by their hands till they died through torture and exhaustion. The body of Saul was fastened to the wall of Bethshan, probably in the same way; but his head had already been taken off. They were hung in this way that they might be devoured by the fowls of the air. It was a custom with the Persians after they had slain, strangled, or beheaded their enemies, to hang their bodies upon poles, or empale them. In this way they treated Histiaeus of Miletum, and Leonidas of Lacedaemon. See Herodot. lib. 6 c. 30, lib. 7 c. 238.

Lamentations 5:12

A Prayer for Restoration

¹¹Women have been ravished in Zion, virgins in the cities of Judah. ¹²Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect. ¹³Young men toil at millstones; boys stagger under loads of wood.

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Berean Standard Bible

Princes have been hung up by their hands; elders receive no respect.

American Standard Version (1901)

Princes were hanged up by their hand: The faces of elders were not honored.

Bible in Basic English

Their hands put princes to death by hanging: the faces of old men were not honoured.

Douay-Rheims 1899

The princes were hanged up by their hand: they did not respect the persons of the ancient.

Free Bible Version

Princes have been hung up by their hands; they show elders no respect.

Geneva Bible 1599

The princes are hanged vp by their hande: the faces of the elders were not had in honour.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Our enemies have hanged our leaders, and they do not respect our elders.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Princes are hung up by their own hands, and no honor is shown to the elders.

Noah Webster Bible

Princes were hanged by their hand: the faces of elders were not honored.

World English Bible

Princes were hanged up by their hands. The faces of elders were not honored.

Young's Literal Translation

Princes by their hand have been hanged, The faces of elders have not been honoured.