Lamentations 1:16

New Living Translation

“For all these things I weep; tears flow down my cheeks. No one is here to comfort me; any who might encourage me are far away. My children have no future, for the enemy has conquered us.”

Cross References

Psalm 106:42

Their enemies crushed them and brought them under their cruel power.

Psalm 119:136

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.

Psalm 69:20

Their insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. If only one person would show some pity; if only one would turn and comfort me.

Ecclesiastes 4:1

Again, I observed all the oppression that takes place under the sun. I saw the tears of the oppressed, with no one to comfort them. The oppressors have great power, and their victims are helpless.

Isaiah 54:11

“O storm-battered city, troubled and desolate! I will rebuild you with precious jewels and make your foundations from lapis lazuli.

Jeremiah 13:17

And if you still refuse to listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the Lord’s flock will be led away into exile.

Jeremiah 14:17

Now, Jeremiah, say this to them: “Night and day my eyes overflow with tears. I cannot stop weeping, for my virgin daughter—my precious people— has been struck down and lies mortally wounded.

Jeremiah 15:5

“Who will feel sorry for you, Jerusalem? Who will weep for you? Who will even bother to ask how you are?

Jeremiah 8:18

My grief is beyond healing; my heart is broken.

Jeremiah 9:1

If only my head were a pool of water and my eyes a fountain of tears, I would weep day and night for all my people who have been slaughtered.

Jeremiah 9:10

I will weep for the mountains and wail for the wilderness pastures. For they are desolate and empty of life; the lowing of cattle is heard no more; the birds and wild animals have all fled.

Jeremiah 9:21

For death has crept in through our windows and has entered our mansions. It has killed off the flower of our youth: Children no longer play in the streets, and young men no longer gather in the squares.

Lamentations 1:2

She sobs through the night; tears stream down her cheeks. Among all her lovers, there is no one left to comfort her. All her friends have betrayed her and become her enemies.

Lamentations 1:9

She defiled herself with immorality and gave no thought to her future. Now she lies in the gutter with no one to lift her out. “Lord, see my misery,” she cries. “The enemy has triumphed.”

Lamentations 2:11

I have cried until the tears no longer come; my heart is broken. My spirit is poured out in agony as I see the desperate plight of my people. Little children and tiny babies are fainting and dying in the streets.

Lamentations 2:18

Cry aloud before the Lord, O walls of beautiful Jerusalem! Let your tears flow like a river day and night. Give yourselves no rest; give your eyes no relief.

Hosea 9:12

Even if you do have children who grow up, I will take them from you. It will be a terrible day when I turn away and leave you alone.