Lamentations 5:18
for Mount Zion lies desolate, with jackals prowling over it. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Because of the mountain of Zion, which is desolate, the foxes walk upon it.
In Context
17For this our heart has become sick, 1 for these things our eyes grow dim 1
19But you, Yahweh, reign forever, 1 and you will sit upon your throne from generation to generation. 1
Cross References
1 Kings 9:7then will I cut off Israel from off the ground that I have given them; and this house that I have set apart to my name, I will cast it out of my sight, and Israel will become an example to be mocked and an object of ridicule among all peoples.
Psalms 74:2Call to mind your people, whom you purchased in ancient times, 1 the tribe whom you have redeemed to be your own heritage, 1 and Mount Zion, where you live. 1
Isaiah 64:9Be not too angry, Yahweh, nor always call to mind against us our sins. 1 Please look at us all, your people. 1
Jeremiah 9:11So I will turn Jerusalem into piles of ruins, a hideout for jackals. 1 I will make Judah's cities ruined places without inhabitants.” 1
Jeremiah 26:9Why have you prophesied in Yahweh's name and said that this house will become like Shiloh and this city will become desolate, with no inhabitant?” For all the people had formed a mob against Jeremiah in Yahweh's house.
Jeremiah 44:6So my fury and my wrath were poured out and kindled a fire in the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem. So they became ruins and devastations, as at this present day.'
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 →