Lamentations 3:48
48 Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
Other Translations of Lamentations 3:48
New International Version
48 Streams of tears flow from my eyes because my people are destroyed.
English Standard Version
48 my eyes flow with rivers of tears because of the destruction of the daughter of my people.
The Message
48 Rivers of tears pour from my eyes at the smashup of my dear people.
New King James Version
48 My eyes overflow with rivers of water For the destruction of the daughter of my people.
New Living Translation
48 Tears stream from my eyes because of the destruction of my people!
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:48
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.