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Verse 5

Lamentations 5:18

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Berean Standard Bible

because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate, patrolled by foxes.

American Standard Version (1901)

For the mountain of Zion, which is desolate: The foxes walk upon it.

Bible in Basic English

Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For mount Sion, because it is destroyed, foxes have walked upon it.

Free Bible Version

Because of Mount Zion, which has been abandoned, and where only foxes roam.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because of the mountaine of Zion which is desolate: the foxes runne vpon it.

King James (Authorized) Version

Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.

Translation for Translators

Jerusalem is completely deserted, and jackals/wolves prowl around it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

for Mount Zion lies desolate, with jackals prowling over it.

Noah Webster Bible

Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.

World English Bible

for the mountain of Zion, which is desolate. The foxes walk on it.

Young's Literal Translation

For the mount of Zion — that is desolate, Foxes have gone up on it.

Context

A Prayer for Restoration

¹⁷Because of this, our hearts are faint; because of these, our eyes grow dim— ¹⁸because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate, patrolled by foxes.

Summary

This verse reflects the despair and devastation experienced by the people of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem. It portrays a sense of helplessness and longing for restoration, as they acknowledge that Mount Zion, once a place of joy and worship, now lies desolate. The imagery used conveys the deep sorrow and loss felt by the Israelites, emphasizing the consequences of their disobedience and the severity of God's judgment. Despite the bleakness of their situation, this verse also hints at a glimmer of hope for future redemption and renewal.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The foxes walk upon it - Foxes are very numerous in Palestine, see on Jdg 15:4 (note). It was usual among the Hebrews to consider all desolated land to be the resort of wild beasts; which is, in fact, the case every where when the inhabitants are removed from a country.

Lamentations 5:18

A Prayer for Restoration

¹⁷Because of this, our hearts are faint; because of these, our eyes grow dim— ¹⁸because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate, patrolled by foxes.

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Berean Standard Bible

because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate, patrolled by foxes.

American Standard Version (1901)

For the mountain of Zion, which is desolate: The foxes walk upon it.

Bible in Basic English

Because of the mountain of Zion which is a waste; jackals go over it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For mount Sion, because it is destroyed, foxes have walked upon it.

Free Bible Version

Because of Mount Zion, which has been abandoned, and where only foxes roam.

Geneva Bible 1599

Because of the mountaine of Zion which is desolate: the foxes runne vpon it.

King James (Authorized) Version

Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.

Translation for Translators

Jerusalem is completely deserted, and jackals/wolves prowl around it.

Unlocked Literal Bible

for Mount Zion lies desolate, with jackals prowling over it.

Noah Webster Bible

Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.

World English Bible

for the mountain of Zion, which is desolate. The foxes walk on it.

Young's Literal Translation

For the mount of Zion — that is desolate, Foxes have gone up on it.