45 Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people.
45 You have made us scum and refuse among the nations.
45 You have made us scum and garbage among the peoples.
45 You treated us like dirty dishwater, threw us out in the backyard of the nations.
45 You have made us an offscouring and refuse In the midst of the peoples.
45 You have discarded us as refuse and garbage among the nations.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:45
Commentary on Lamentations 3:42-54
(Read Lamentations 3:42-54)
The more the prophet looked on the desolations, the more he was grieved. Here is one word of comfort. While they continued weeping, they continued waiting; and neither did nor would expect relief and succour from any but the Lord.