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Lamentations 2:3-5 Good News Bible (GNB)

3. In his fury he shattered the strength of Israel;He refused to help us when the enemy came.He raged against us like fire, destroying everything.

4. He aimed his arrows at us like an enemy;He killed all those who were our joy and delight.Here in Jerusalem we felt his burning anger.

5. Like an enemy, the Lord has destroyed Israel;He has left her forts and palaces in ruins.He has brought on the people of Judah unending sorrow.