Lamentations 2:19
Lamentations 2:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
19Arise, cry out in the night,
as the watches of the night begin;
pour out your heart like water
in the presence of the Lord.
Lift up your hands to him
for the lives of your children,
who faint from hunger
at every street corner.
Read Lamentations 2 in NIV · About the NIV
19“Arise, whimper in the night
At the beginning of the night watches;
Pour out your heart like water
Before the presence of the Lord;
Raise your hands to Him
For the life of your little ones
Who languish because of hunger
At the head of every street.
Read Lamentations 2 in NASB2020 · About the NASB2020
19Arise, cry aloud in the night
At the beginning of the night watches;
Pour out your heart like water
Before the presence of the Lord;
Lift up your hands to Him
For the life of your little ones
Who are faint because of hunger
At the head of every street.”
Read Lamentations 2 in NASB1995 · About the NASB1995
19“Arise, cry aloud in the night,
At the beginning of the night watches;
Pour out your heart like water
Before the presence of the Lord;
Lift up your hands to Him
For the life of your little ones
Who are faint from hunger
At the head of every street.” [Ps 62:8]
Read Lamentations 2 in AMP · About the AMP
19Arise, cry out in the night
from the first watch of the night.2:19 That is, between six and nine at night
Pour out your heart like water
in the presence of the Lord.
Lift up your hands to Him
for the lives of your children
who are fainting from hunger
on the corner of every street.
Read Lamentations 2 in BSB · About the BSB
19Get up. Cry out as the night begins.
Tell the Lord all your troubles.
Lift up your hands to him.
Pray that the lives of your children will be spared.
At every street corner they faint
because they are so hungry.
Read Lamentations 2 in NIrV · About the NIrV