Lamentations 4:5

Those that fed on dainties are desolate in the streets; Those that have been brought up in scarlet embrace the dunghill.

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In The King James Version

They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.

In Context

4The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst; Young children ask for bread, and no man breaketh it for them.

6The punishment of the daughter of my people is greater than the punishment of Sodom, Which was overthrown in a moment, though no hands came against her.

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Cross References

Job 24:8They are drenched with the mountain showers, And embrace the rock for want of shelter.

Isaiah 3:16Thus, also, saith Jehovah: Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, And walk with outstretched necks, And glance their eyes wantonly, Mincing their steps as they go, And tinkling with their foot-clasps,

Isaiah 32:9Arise, hear my voice, ye women that are at ease! Give ear to my speech, ye careless daughters!

Jeremiah 9:21For death cometh in through our windows, It entereth our palaces; It cutteth off the children from the street, And the young men from the public places.

Matthew Henry on Lamentations 4:2-13

Desolate Condition of Jerusalem; Effects of Famine in Jerusalem; Destruction of Jerusalem. ( b. c. 588.) 1 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. 2 The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter! 3 Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches… Read the whole commentary →

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