5He. They that were fed delicately have died in the streets; they that were brought up in scarlet have embraced the dung.


In Context

2 Beth. The noble sons of Sion, and they that were clothed with the best gold: how are they esteemed as earthen vessels, the work of the potter's hands?

3 Ghimel. Even the sea monsters have drawn out the breast, they have given suck to their young: the daughter of my people is cruel, like the ostrich in the desert.

4 Daleth. The tongue of the sucking child hath stuck to the roof of his mouth for thirst: the little ones have asked for bread, and there was none to break it unto them.

5 He. They that were fed delicately have died in the streets; they that were brought up in scarlet have embraced the dung.

6 Vau. And the iniquity of the daughter of my people is made greater than the sin of Sodom, which was overthrown in a moment, and hands took nothing in her.

7 Zain. Her Nazarites were whiter than snow, purer than milk, more ruddy than the old ivory, fairer than the sapphire.

Lamentations 4:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:5They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:5Those who once ate delicacies are destitute in the streets. Those nurtured in purple now lie on ash heaps.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:5They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: They that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5They that fed delicately are desolate in the streets; they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dung-hills.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:5They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dung-hills.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5They that fed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5Those who did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: Those who were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5Those eating of dainties have been desolate in out-places, Those supported on scarlet have embraced dunghills.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:5They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.