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17 The Lord has done what he planned;
he has fulfilled his word,
which he decreed long ago.
He has overthrown you without pity,
he has let the enemy gloat over you,
he has exalted the horn2:17 Horn here symbolizes strength.
Read Lamentations 2 in NIV · About the NIV
17 The Lord has done what He determined;
He has accomplished His word
Which He commanded from days of old.
He has torn down without sparing,
And He has helped the enemy to rejoice over you;
He has exalted the 2:17 Lit horn
Read Lamentations 2 in NASB2020 · About the NASB2020
17 The Lord has done what He purposed;
He has accomplished His word
Which He commanded from days of old.
He has thrown down without sparing,
And He has caused the enemy to rejoice over you;
He has exalted the might of your adversaries.
Read Lamentations 2 in NASB1995 · About the NASB1995
17 The Lord has done what He planned;
He has accomplished His word
Which He commanded 2:17 The Jews were well aware of the ancient predictions of the coming judgment against Israel because of their sin.
He has demolished without sparing,
And He has caused the enemy to rejoice over you;
He has exalted the power of your enemies. [Lev 26:14-39; Deut 28:15-68]
Read Lamentations 2 in AMP · About the AMP
17 The Lord has done what He planned;
He has accomplished His decree,
which He ordained in days of old;
He has overthrown you without pity.
He has let the enemy gloat over you
and exalted the horn2:17 Or the strength
Read Lamentations 2 in BSB · About the BSB
17 The Lord has done what he planned to do.
He has made what he said come true.
He gave the command long ago.
He has destroyed you without pity.
He has let your enemies laugh at you.
He has made them stronger than you are.
Read Lamentations 2 in NIrV · About the NIrV