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Her fall was astounding; there was none to comfort her. &#8220Look, LORD, on my affliction, for the enemy has triumphed.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/lamentations/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> She defiled herself with immorality and gave no thought to her future. Now she lies in the gutter with no one to lift her out. “LORD, see my misery,” she cries. “The enemy has triumphed.” <a href="/esv/lamentations/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Her uncleanness was in her skirts; she took no thought of her future; therefore her fall is terrible; she has no comforter. “O LORD, behold my affliction, for the enemy has triumphed!” <a href="/bsb/lamentations/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Her uncleanness stains her skirts; she did not consider her end. Her downfall was astounding; there was no one to comfort her. Look, O LORD, on my affliction, for the enemy has triumphed! <a href="/kjv/lamentations/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Her filthiness is in her skirts; she remembereth not her last end; therefore she came down wonderfully: she had no comforter. O LORD, behold my affliction: for the enemy hath magnified himself. <a href="/nkjv/lamentations/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Her uncleanness is in her skirts; She did not consider her destiny; Therefore her collapse was awesome; She had no comforter. “O LORD, behold my affliction, For the enemy is exalted!” <a href="/nasb_/lamentations/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Her uncleanness was in her garment’s seams; She did not think of her future. So she has fallen in an astonishing way; She has no comforter. “See, LORD, my affliction, For the enemy has honored himself!” <a href="/nasb/lamentations/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Her uncleanness was in her skirts; She did not consider her future. Therefore she has fallen astonishingly; She has no comforter. &#8220See, O LORD, my affliction, For the enemy has magnified himself!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/lamentations/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Her uncleanness was in her skirts; She did not consider her future; Therefore she has fallen astonishingly; She has no comforter. “See, O LORD, my affliction, For the enemy has magnified himself!” <a href="/lsb/lamentations/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Her uncleanness was in her skirts; She did not remember her future. Therefore she has gone down astonishingly; She has no comforter. “See, O Yahweh, my affliction, For the enemy has magnified himself!” <a href="/amp/lamentations/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Her (ceremonial) uncleanness was on her skirts; She did not [seriously] consider her future. Therefore she has come down [from throne to slavery] in an astonishing manner; She has no comforter. “O LORD” [cries Jerusalem], “look at my affliction, For the enemy has magnified himself [in triumph]!” <a href="/csb/lamentations/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Her uncleanness stains her skirts. She never considered her end. Her downfall was astonishing; there was no one to comfort her. LORD, look on my affliction, for the enemy boasts. <a href="/hcsb/lamentations/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Her uncleanness stains her skirts. She never considered her end. Her downfall was astonishing; there was no one to comfort her. LORD, look on my affliction, for the enemy triumphs! <a href="/asv/lamentations/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Her filthiness was in her skirts; she remembered not her latter end; Therefore is she come down wonderfully; she hath no comforter: Behold, O Jehovah, my affliction; for the enemy hath magnified himself. <a href="/cev/lamentations/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Her sins had made her filthy, but she wasn't worried about what could happen. And when Jerusalem fell, it was so tragic. No one gave her comfort when she cried out, "Help! I'm in trouble, LORD! The enemy has won." <a href="/erv/lamentations/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Her filthiness was in her skirts; she remembered not her latter end; therefore is she come down wonderfully; she hath no comforter: behold, O LORD, my affliction; for the enemy hath magnified himself. <a href="/gwt/lamentations/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jerusalem's own filth [covers] its clothes. It gave no thought to its future. Its downfall was shocking. No one offers it comfort. 'O LORD, look at my suffering, because my enemies have triumphed.' <a href="/gnt/lamentations/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Her uncleanness was easily seen, but she showed no concern for her fate. Her downfall was terrible; no one can comfort her. Her enemies have won, and she cries to the LORD for mercy. <a href="/isv/lamentations/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Uncleanness has soiled her skirts, and she gave no thought to what would follow. She fell in such a startling way, with no one to comfort her. Look, LORD, upon my affliction, because my enemy is boasting. <a href="/msb/lamentations/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Her uncleanness stains her skirts; she did not consider her end. Her downfall was astounding; there was no one to comfort her. Look, O LORD, on my affliction, for the enemy has triumphed! <a href="/net/lamentations/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Her menstrual flow has soiled her clothing; she did not consider the consequences of her sin. Her demise was astonishing, and there was no one to comfort her. She cried, "Look, O LORD, on my affliction because my enemy boasts!" <a href="/nheb/lamentations/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Her filthiness was in her skirts; she did not remember her latter end; therefore her fall was astonishing; she has no comforter. "Look, LORD, on my affliction, for the enemy has magnified himself." <a href="/wbt/lamentations/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Her filthiness is in her skirts; she remembereth not her last end; therefore she hath been wonderfully abased: she had no comforter. O LORD, behold my affliction: for the enemy hath magnified himself. <a href="/web/lamentations/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Her filthiness was in her skirts. She didn’t remember her latter end. Therefore she has come down astoundingly. She has no comforter. “See, Yahweh, my affliction; for the enemy has magnified himself.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/lamentations/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Her uncleanness [is] in her skirts, "" She has not remembered her latter end, "" And she comes down wonderfully, "" There is no comforter for her. See, O YHWH, my affliction, "" For an enemy has exerted himself. <a href="/ylt/lamentations/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Her uncleanness is in her skirts, She hath not remembered her latter end, And she cometh down wonderfully, There is no comforter for her. See, O Jehovah, mine affliction, For exerted himself hath an enemy. <a href="/slt/lamentations/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Her uncleanness is in her train; she remembered not her latter state; and she will come down wonderfully: none comforting for her. See, O Jehovah, my affliction: for the enemy magnified.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/lamentations/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Teth. Her filthiness is on her feet, and she hath not remembered her end: she is wonderfully cast down, not having a comforter: behold, O Lord, my affliction, because the enemy is lifted up. <a href="/cpdv/lamentations/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> TETH. Her filth is on her feet, and her end has not been remembered. She has been vehemently put down, having no consolation. O Lord, look upon my affliction, for the adversary has been lifted up. <a href="/nabre/lamentations/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Her uncleanness is on her skirt; she has no thought of her future. Her downfall is astonishing, with no one to comfort her. “Look, O LORD, at my misery; how the enemy triumphs!” <a href="/nrsvce/lamentations/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Her uncleanness was in her skirts; she took no thought of her future; her downfall was appalling, with none to comfort her. “O LORD, look at my affliction, for the enemy has triumphed!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/lamentations/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Her filthiness is in her skirts; she was not mindful of her end; therefore her glory is low; she has no comforter. O LORD, behold my affliction; for the enemy has magnified himself. <a href="/hpbt/lamentations/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Teth Her defilement is in her skirts, and she did not remember her end, and her glory has come down and there was no comforter for her. See, LORD JEHOVAH, my oppression, for the enemy is exalted<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/lamentations/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Her filthiness was in her skirts, She was not mindful of her end; Therefore is she come down wonderfully, She hath no comforter. 'Behold, O LORD, my affliction, For the enemy hath magnified himself.' <a href="/sep/lamentations/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> TETH. Her uncleanness is before her feet; she remembered not her last end; she has lowered her boasting tone, there is none to comfort her. Behold, O Lord, my affliction: for the enemy has magnified himself. <a href="/parallel/lamentations/1-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rKrWuOkEqzQ?start=121" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/lamentations/1.htm">How Lonely Lies the City</a> …8Jerusalem has sinned greatly; therefore she has become an object of scorn. All who honored her now despise her, for they have seen her nakedness; she herself groans and turns away. 9<a href="/hebrew/2932.htm" title="2932: ṭum·’ā·ṯāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- Religious impurity. From tame'; religious impurity.">Her uncleanness</a> <a href="/hebrew/7757.htm" title="7757: bə·šū·le·hā (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Skirt (of a robe). From an unused root meaning to hang down; a skirt; by implication, a bottom edge.">stains her skirts;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">she did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: zā·ḵə·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">consider</a> <a href="/hebrew/319.htm" title="319: ’a·ḥă·rî·ṯāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- The after-part, end. From 'achar; the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity.">her end.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: wat·tê·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come or go down, descend. ">Her downfall</a> <a href="/hebrew/6382.htm" title="6382: pə·lā·’îm (N-mp) -- A wonder. From pala'; a miracle.">was astounding;</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">there was no one</a> <a href="/hebrew/5162.htm" title="5162: mə·na·ḥêm (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sigh, i.e. Breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. to pity, console or rue; or to avenge.">to comfort</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">her.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’êh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">Look,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6040.htm" title="6040: ‘ā·nə·yî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Affliction, poverty. From anah; depression, i.e. Misery.">on my affliction,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·w·yêḇ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">the enemy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: hiḡ·dîl (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">has triumphed!</a> 10The adversary has seized all her treasures. For she has seen the nations enter her sanctuary—those You had forbidden to enter Your assembly.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/13-22.htm">Jeremiah 13:22</a> And if you ask yourself, “Why has this happened to me?” It is because of the magnitude of your iniquity that your skirts have been stripped off and your body has been exposed. <a href="/jeremiah/2-19.htm">Jeremiah 2:19</a> Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. <a href="/isaiah/47-7.htm">Isaiah 47:7-8</a> You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome. / So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’ <a href="/ezekiel/16-37.htm">Ezekiel 16:37</a> therefore I will surely gather all the lovers with whom you found pleasure, all those you loved and all those you hated. I will gather them against you from all around and expose you before them, and they will see you completely naked. <a href="/hosea/5-5.htm">Hosea 5:5</a> Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; Israel and Ephraim stumble in their iniquity; even Judah stumbles with them. <a href="/jeremiah/4-18.htm">Jeremiah 4:18</a> “Your ways and deeds have brought this upon you. This is your punishment; how bitter it is, because it pierces to the heart!” <a href="/isaiah/3-9.htm">Isaiah 3:9</a> The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. <a href="/ezekiel/23-29.htm">Ezekiel 23:29</a> They will treat you with hatred, take all for which you have worked, and leave you naked and bare, so that the shame of your prostitution will be exposed. Your indecency and promiscuity <a href="/jeremiah/30-14.htm">Jeremiah 30:14</a> All your lovers have forgotten you; they no longer seek you, for I have struck you as an enemy would, with the discipline of someone cruel, because of your great iniquity and your numerous sins. <a href="/isaiah/59-12.htm">Isaiah 59:12</a> For our transgressions are multiplied before You, and our sins testify against us. Our transgressions are indeed with us, and we know our iniquities: <a href="/ezekiel/23-35.htm">Ezekiel 23:35</a> Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because you have forgotten Me and have cast Me behind your back, you must bear the consequences of your indecency and prostitution.’” <a href="/hosea/2-10.htm">Hosea 2:10</a> And then I will expose her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one will deliver her out of My hands. <a href="/jeremiah/2-17.htm">Jeremiah 2:17</a> Have you not brought this on yourself by forsaking the LORD your God when He led you in the way? <a href="/isaiah/42-25.htm">Isaiah 42:25</a> So He poured out on them His furious anger and the fierceness of battle. It enveloped them in flames, but they did not understand; it consumed them, but they did not take it to heart. <a href="/ezekiel/22-15.htm">Ezekiel 22:15</a> I will disperse you among the nations and scatter you throughout the lands; I will purge your uncleanness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Her filthiness is in her skirts; she remembers not her last end; therefore she came down wonderfully: she had no comforter. O LORD, behold my affliction: for the enemy has magnified himself.filthiness<a href="/lamentations/1-17.htm">Lamentations 1:17</a> Zion spreadeth forth her hands, and there is none to comfort her: the LORD hath commanded concerning Jacob, that his adversaries should be round about him: Jerusalem is as a menstruous woman among them.<a href="/jeremiah/2-34.htm">Jeremiah 2:34</a> Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.<a href="/jeremiah/13-27.htm">Jeremiah 13:27</a> I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be?she remembereth<a href="/deuteronomy/32-29.htm">Deuteronomy 32:29</a> O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!<a href="/isaiah/47-7.htm">Isaiah 47:7</a> And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it.<a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a> The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?came<a href="/lamentations/1-1.htm">Lamentations 1:1</a> How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! how is she become as a widow! she that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!<a href="/lamentations/4-1.htm">Lamentations 4:1</a> How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.<a href="/isaiah/3-8.htm">Isaiah 3:8</a> For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.she had<a href="/lamentations/1-2.htm">Lamentations 1:2,17,21</a> She weepeth sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among all her lovers she hath none to comfort her: all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they are become her enemies… <a href="/lamentations/2-13.htm">Lamentations 2:13</a> What thing shall I take to witness for thee? what thing shall I liken to thee, O daughter of Jerusalem? what shall I equal to thee, that I may comfort thee, O virgin daughter of Zion? for thy breach is great like the sea: who can heal thee?<a href="/ecclesiastes/4-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:1</a> So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; 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In the context of Lamentations, it symbolizes the moral and spiritual defilement of Jerusalem. Historically, this reflects the city's departure from God's commandments, leading to its downfall. The imagery of uncleanness underscores the severity of sin and the need for repentance and purification, reminding believers of the importance of holiness in their walk with God.was in her skirts The phrase "in her skirts" uses the Hebrew word "שׁוּלַיִם" (shulayim), which can refer to the hem or edge of a garment. This imagery suggests that the impurity is not just superficial but deeply ingrained, affecting even the outermost parts of the city. In ancient Near Eastern culture, garments often symbolized one's status and identity. Thus, the defilement in her skirts indicates a pervasive corruption that has tainted Jerusalem's very identity, calling for a return to righteousness.She did not consider her future The Hebrew verb "זָכַר" (zakar) means "to remember" or "to consider." This phrase highlights Jerusalem's failure to heed the warnings of the prophets and to remember the covenant with God. Historically, this lack of foresight led to the city's destruction. For contemporary believers, it serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of ignoring God's guidance and the importance of living with an eternal perspective.Therefore her downfall was astounding The word "downfall" is translated from the Hebrew "יָרֵד" (yared), meaning "to go down" or "to descend." The term "astounding" comes from "פֶּלֶא" (pele), which denotes something extraordinary or miraculous, often with a negative connotation here. This emphasizes the shocking nature of Jerusalem's fall, which was both a historical and spiritual catastrophe. It serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin and the justice of God, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith.There was no one to comfort her The Hebrew word for "comfort" is "נָחַם" (nacham), which conveys consolation and relief. In the context of Lamentations, it reflects the utter desolation and abandonment felt by Jerusalem. Historically, this absence of comforters underscores the severity of God's judgment. For Christians, it highlights the importance of seeking comfort in God alone, who promises to be with us in times of distress and to provide solace through His presence and His people.Look, O LORD, on my affliction The plea "Look, O LORD" uses the Hebrew "רָאָה" (ra'ah), meaning "to see" or "to perceive." This cry for divine attention reflects a deep yearning for God's intervention and mercy. The term "affliction" is "עֳנִי" (oni), denoting suffering or misery. This heartfelt appeal demonstrates a turning back to God in repentance and faith, acknowledging His sovereignty and seeking His compassion. It serves as an inspiration for believers to approach God with humility and trust, confident in His ability to heal and restore.for the enemy has triumphed The word "enemy" is "אוֹיֵב" (oyev), referring to adversaries or foes. The verb "triumphed" comes from "גָּבַר" (gabar), meaning "to prevail" or "to be strong." This phrase captures the reality of Jerusalem's defeat at the hands of its enemies, a consequence of its disobedience. Historically, it reflects the Babylonian conquest, but spiritually, it symbolizes the victory of sin when God's people turn away from Him. It serves as a sobering reminder of the spiritual battle believers face and the need to rely on God's strength to overcome.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/lamentations/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Her filthiness.--The picture of pollution is pushed to its most loathsome extreme. The very skirts of the garment are defiled.She remembereth not . . .--Better, she remembered not. It was her recklessness as to the future (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/32-29.htm" title="O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!">Deuteronomy 32:29</a>, for the phrase) which brought her down to this "wonderful" and extreme prostration.O Lord, behold my affliction.--The words are not those of the prophet, but of Zion, anticipating the dramatic personation which begins systematically at <a href="/lamentations/1-12.htm" title="Is it nothing to you, all you that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like to my sorrow, which is done to me, with which the LORD has afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.">Lamentations 1:12</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/lamentations/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - She remembereth not, etc.; rather, she thought not upon, etc. An allusion to <a href="/isaiah/47-7.htm">Isaiah 47:7</a>. O Lord, behold, etc. This is the language in which the "sigh" (ver. 8) finds expression. <a href="/commentaries/lamentations/1-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Her uncleanness טֻמְאָתָ֣הּ (ṭum·’ā·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2932.htm">Strong's 2932: </a> Religious impurity stains her skirts; בְּשׁוּלֶ֗יהָ (bə·šū·le·hā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7757.htm">Strong's 7757: </a> A skirt, a bottom edge she did not לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no consider זָֽכְרָה֙ (zā·ḵə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male her end. אַחֲרִיתָ֔הּ (’a·ḥă·rî·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_319.htm">Strong's 319: </a> The last, end, the future, posterity Her downfall וַתֵּ֣רֶד (wat·tê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend was astounding; פְּלָאִ֔ים (pə·lā·’îm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6382.htm">Strong's 6382: </a> A miracle there was no one אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle to comfort her. מְנַחֵ֖ם (mə·na·ḥêm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5162.htm">Strong's 5162: </a> To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge Look, רְאֵ֤ה (rə·’êh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see O LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel on my affliction, עָנְיִ֔י (‘ā·nə·yî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6040.htm">Strong's 6040: </a> Affliction, poverty for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the enemy אוֹיֵֽב׃ (’ō·w·yêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> Hating, an adversary has triumphed! הִגְדִּ֖יל (hiḡ·dîl) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> To grow up, become great <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/lamentations/1-9.htm">Lamentations 1:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-9.htm">OT Prophets: Lamentations 1:9 Her filthiness was in her skirts (Lam. 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