Lamentations 1:21

French Bible (BBB) Bible Bovet Bonnet (1900)

On m'entend gémir... Personne qui me console ! Tous mes ennemis, apprenant mon malheur, Se réjouissent de ce que tu as agi. Tu as fait venir le jour que tu avais annoncé... Ils deviendront tels que moi !

What Does This Mean?

This verse comes from Lamentations and expresses a person's deep sorrow. They are saying that everyone can hear their sadness, but no one comes to comfort them. Their enemies take pleasure in their pain, believing it is God's doing.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're feeling really sad, and everyone can see that you're upset, but no one comes to cheer you up. Instead, the kids who don't like you are happy you're feeling bad. This is like how someone in the Bible feels, but it's more serious and about God’s actions.

Historical Background

Lamentations was written by the prophet Jeremiah after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586 B.C. It's a lament for the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of the Jewish people. The text reflects the sorrow and sense of abandonment felt by the Jewish community.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where someone is struggling with a personal loss, such as a job loss or a family tragedy. They might feel like everyone knows about their trouble, but no one offers support. Instead, some people might even take pleasure in their misfortune. This verse reminds us of the importance of empathy and offering comfort in difficult times.

Topics

• sorrow
• comfort
• enemies
• divine justice
• hope
• abandonment

Related Verses

• Psalms 137:7
• Job 16:11
• Ecclesiastes 4:1
• Jeremiah 20:14
• Isaiah 49:15

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Lamentations 1:21?

The speaker is likely Jerusalem personified, reflecting the sorrow and distress of the city and its people after the destruction by Babylon.

What does it mean that the enemies are glad?

The enemies' joy reflects their triumph over the speaker, but it also suggests a belief that God is behind this sorrow, aligning the enemies' happiness with perceived divine justice.

How can this verse be applied to modern situations?

In today's context, this verse highlights the importance of empathy and support for those in distress, and it warns against taking pleasure in others' misfortunes.

What does it mean when it says 'thou wilt bring the day that thou hast called'?

This suggests that God will bring about the appointed day of judgment or resolution, which could be seen as a day of vindication or ultimate justice.