English Revised Version

Lamentations 3:5-11 English Revised Version (ERV)

5. He hath builded against me, and compassed me with gall and travail.

6. He hath made me to dwell in dark places, as those that have been long dead.

7. He hath fenced me about, that I cannot go forth; he hath made my chain heavy.

8. Yea, when I cry and call for help, he shutteth out my prayer.

9. He hath fenced up my ways with hewn stone, he hath made my paths crooked.

10. He is unto me as a bear lying in wait, as a lion in secret places.

11. He hath turned aside my ways, and pulled me in pieces; he hath made me desolate.