13 For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,
13 But it happened because of the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, who shed within her the blood of the righteous.
13 This was for the sins of her prophets and the iniquities of her priests, who shed in the midst of her the blood of the righteous.
13 Because of the sins of her prophets and the evil of her priests, Who exploited good and trusting people, robbing them of their lives,
13 Because of the sins of her prophets And the iniquities of her priests, Who shed in her midst The blood of the just.
13 Yet it happened because of the sins of her prophets and the sins of her priests, who defiled the city by shedding innocent blood.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 4:13
Commentary on Lamentations 4:13-20
(Read Lamentations 4:13-20)
Nothing ripens a people more for ruin, nor fills the measure faster, than the sins of priests and prophets. The king himself cannot escape, for Divine vengeance pursues him. Our anointed King alone is the life of our souls; we may safely live under his shadow, and rejoice in Him in the midst of our enemies, for He is the true God and eternal life.