Lamentations 4:12

Lamentations 4:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

12The kings of the earth did not believe,

nor did any of the peoples of the world,

that enemies and foes could enter

the gates of Jerusalem.

12The kings of the earth did not believe,

Nor did any of the inhabitants of the world,

That the adversary and the enemy

Would enter the gates of Jerusalem.

12The kings of the earth did not believe,

Nor did any of the inhabitants of the world,

That the adversary and the enemy

Could enter the gates of Jerusalem.

12The kings of the earth did not believe,

Nor did any of the inhabitants of the earth,

That the adversary (oppressor) and enemy

Could enter the gates of Jerusalem.

12The kings of the earth did not believe,

nor any people of the world,

that an enemy or a foe

could enter the gates of Jerusalem.

12The kings of the earth couldn’t believe what was happening.

Neither could any of the peoples of the world.

Enemies actually attacked and entered

the gates of Jerusalem.