Lamentations 2:12

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

They ask their mothers, “Where is the bread and wine?” as they pour out their life in their mother’s laps.

Cross References

Ezekiel 30:24

I will make the arms of the king of Babylon strong. I will put my sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh. Then Pharaoh will cry out in pain, the kind of cry that a dying man makes.

Isaiah 53:12

For this reason, I will treat him as one of my great people. I will give him the rewards of one who wins in battle, and he will share them with his powerful ones. I will do this because he gave his life for the people. He was considered a criminal, but the truth is, he carried away the sins of many. Now he will stand before me and speak for those who have sinned.”

Job 30:16

“Now my life is almost gone, and soon I will die. Days of suffering have grabbed me.

Psalm 42:4

My heart breaks as I remember the pleasant times in the past, when I walked with the crowds as I led them up to God’s Temple. I remember the happy songs of praise as they celebrated the festival.

Psalm 62:8

People, always put your trust in God! Tell him all your problems. God is our place of safety. Selah

Jeremiah 5:17

They will eat all the crops that you gathered. They will eat all your food. They will destroy your sons and daughters. They will eat your flocks and your herds. They will eat your grapes and your figs. They will destroy your strong cities with their swords. They will destroy the strong cities that you trust in.”

Lamentations 4:4

Babies are so thirsty their tongues stick to the roof of their mouths. Young children ask for bread, but no one gives them any.

Isaiah 51:20

Your people became weak. They fell on the ground and lay there. They were lying on every street corner, like animals caught in a net. They were punished by the Lord’s anger until they could not accept any more punishment. When God said he would give them more punishment, they became very weak.

Lamentations 1:11

All the people of Jerusalem are groaning. All of her people are looking for food. They are giving away all their nice things for food to stay alive. Jerusalem says, “Look, Lord. Look at me! See how people hate me.