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Lamentations 1:19

English Standard Version

19 “I called to my lovers, but they deceived me; my priests and elders perished in the city, while they sought food to revive their strength.

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American Standard Version

I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: My priests and mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, While they sought them food to refresh their souls.

Christian Standard Bible

I called to my lovers, but they betrayed me. My priests and elders perished in the city while searching for food to keep themselves alive.

King James Version

I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: my priests and mine elders gave up the ghost in the city, while they sought their meat to relieve their souls.

New American Standard Bible

“I called to my lovers, but they deserted me; My priests and my elders perished in the city While they sought food to restore their strength themselves.

New International Version

“I called to my allies but they betrayed me. My priests and my elders perished in the city while they searched for food to keep themselves alive.

New King James Version

“I called for my lovers, But they deceived me; My priests and my elders Breathed their last in the city, While they sought food To restore their life.

New Living Translation

“I begged my allies for help, but they betrayed me. My priests and leaders starved to death in the city, even as they searched for food to save their lives.

World English Bible

“I called for my lovers, but they deceived me. My priests and my elders gave up the spirit in the city, while they sought food for themselves to refresh their souls.