Lamentations 5:7

The Passion Translation

Our ancestors sinned, and they are no more; and now we suffer their punishment.

Cross References

Jeremiah 31:29

“In those days, people will no longer quote the proverb: ‘Children must pay the consequences of their fathers’ sins.’

Jeremiah 16:12

Yet you have acted even worse than your ancestors. Each of you follow the stubborn desires of your evil hearts and refuse to listen to me.

Ezekiel 18:2

“Why do you keep repeating this proverb in the land of Israel: “The parents have eaten sour grapes, but the children are the ones with the sour taste in their mouths?

Jeremiah 14:20

Yahweh, we acknowledge our wickedness before you— we have sinned against you, just like our fathers did.

Jeremiah 31:15

Yahweh says, “In Ramah voices are crying; it is the sound of wailing and bitter weeping. Rachel is mourning for her children, and she refuses to let anyone comfort her over her loss, because her children are no more.”

Genesis 42:36

Their father Jacob said to his sons, “You have taken away my children! First, Joseph is gone, and now, Simeon! And now, you want to take Benjamin from me! Everything is against me!”

Genesis 42:13

“We are your servants,” they insisted. “We were twelve brothers, our youngest brother remained behind with our father, and one brother—well, he is no more.”

Jeremiah 16:11

Answer them, ‘Because your ancestors walked away from me, declares Yahweh, and followed other gods and served and worshiped them. They abandoned me and failed to keep my instruction.

Ezekiel 16:58

You have brought this on yourself with your lewdness and your disgusting deeds. I, Lord Yahweh, have spoken.”