Lamentations study section
Lamentations key verses
Seven verses capture the heart of Lamentations, from the lonely city to the plea for restoration.
Seven anchor verses
Lamentations 1:1 “How lonely sits the city that was full of people! How like a widow has she become.”The opening cry of grief over Jerusalem
Lamentations 3:22 “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end.”Hope at the center of the book
Lamentations 3:23 “They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”God’s daily, unfailing mercy
Lamentations 3:24 “’The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ’therefore I will hope in him.’”Hope grounded in God Himself
Lamentations 3:32 “But, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love.”God’s mercy behind His discipline
Lamentations 5:19 “But you, O LORD, reign forever; your throne endures to all generations.”God’s unshaken reign amid ruin
Lamentations 5:21 “Restore us to yourself, O LORD, that we may be restored! Renew our days as of old.”The book’s closing prayer
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