Lamentations 5:19
But you, O Lord, shall remain for eternity, your throne from generation to generation.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Thou, O LORD, remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation.
In Context
18because of mount Zion, because it was ruined. Foxes have wandered upon it.
20Why would you forget us forever? Why would you forsake us for a long time?
Cross References
Psalms 9:7The spears of the enemy have failed in the end, and their cities, you have destroyed. Their memory has perished with a loud noise.
Psalms 29:10What use would there be in my blood, if I descend into corruption? Will dust confess to you or announce your truth?
Psalms 90:2He will say to the Lord, “You are my supporter and my refuge.” My God, I will hope in him.
Psalms 146:10He will not have good will for the strength of the horse, nor will he be well pleased with the legs of a man.
Daniel 7:14And he gave him power, and honor, and the kingdom, and all peoples, tribes, and languages will serve him. His power is an eternal power, which will not be taken away, and his kingdom, one which will not be corrupted.
Matthew Henry on Lamentations 5:18-22
Unchangeableness of God; Prayer for Mercy and Grace. ( b. c. 588.) 17 For this our heart is faint; for these things our eyes are dim. 18 Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it. 19 Thou, O Lord , remainest for ever; thy throne from generation to generation. 20 Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time? 21 Turn thou us unto thee, O Lord , and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. 22 But thou hast utterly rejected us; thou art very wroth against… Read the whole commentary →