Lamentations 3:47
47 Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction.
Other Translations of Lamentations 3:47
New International Version
47 We have suffered terror and pitfalls, ruin and destruction."
English Standard Version
47 panic and pitfall have come upon us, devastation and destruction;
The Message
47 We've been to hell and back. We've nowhere to turn, nowhere to go.
New King James Version
47 Fear and a snare have come upon us, Desolation and destruction.
New Living Translation
47 We are filled with fear, for we are trapped, devastated, and ruined."
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:47
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.