54 the waters closed over my head, and I thought I was about to perish.
54 Waters flowed over mine head; then I said, I am cut off.
54 water closed over my head; I said, 'I am lost.'
54 Then the rains came and filled the pit. The water rose over my head. I said, 'It's all over.'
54 The waters flowed over my head; I said, "I am cut off!"
54 The water rose over my head, and I cried out, "This is the end!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:54
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.