49 My eyes will flow unceasingly, without relief,

Other Translations of Lamentations 3:49

King James Version

49 Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission,

English Standard Version

49 "My eyes will flow without ceasing, without respite,

The Message

49 "The tears stream from my eyes, an artesian well of tears,

New King James Version

49 My eyes flow and do not cease, Without interruption,

New Living Translation

49 My tears flow endlessly; they will not stop

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:49

Commentary on Lamentations 3:42-54

(Read Lamentations 3:42-54)

The more the prophet looked on the desolations, the more he was grieved. Here is one word of comfort. While they continued weeping, they continued waiting; and neither did nor would expect relief and succour from any but the Lord.