New Century Version

Lamentations 3:3-12 New Century Version (NCV)

3. He turned his hand against meagain and again, all day long.

4. He wore out my flesh and skinand broke my bones.

5. He surrounded me with sadnessand attacked me with grief.

6. He made me sit in the dark,like those who have been dead a long time.

7. He shut me in so I could not get out;he put heavy chains on me.

8. I cry out and beg for help,but he ignores my prayer.

9. He blocked my way with a stone walland led me in the wrong direction.

10. He is like a bear ready to attack me,like a lion in hiding.

11. He led me the wrong way and let me strayand left me without help.

12. He prepared to shoot his bowand made me the target for his arrows.