Lamentations 3:52
52 Those who were my enemies without cause hunted me like a bird.
Other Translations of Lamentations 3:52
King James Version
52 Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.
English Standard Version
52 "I have been hunted like a bird by those who were my enemies without cause;
The Message
52 "Enemies with no reason to be enemies hunted me down like a bird.
New King James Version
52 My enemies without cause Hunted me down like a bird.
New Living Translation
52 My enemies, whom I have never harmed, hunted me down like a bird.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:52
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.