Lamentations 1:1

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How lonely lies the city, once so full of people! She who was great among the nations has become a widow. The princess of the provinces has become a slave.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
How the city sits solitary, that was full of people! She has become as a widow, who was great among the nations! She who was a princess among the provinces has become tributary!
World English Bible (WEB)
How doth the city{H5892} sit{H3427}{(H8804)} solitary{H910}, that was full{H7227} of people{H5971}! how is she become as a widow{H490}! she that was great{H7227} among the nations{H1471}, and princess{H8282} among the provinces{H4082}, how is she become tributary{H4522}!
Strong's King James
How alone sits the city that was full of people, Like a widow, yet she was great in the nations, A princess in the provinces, Has become a labourer.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
How hath she sat alone, The city abounding with people! She hath been as a widow, The mighty among nations! Princes among provinces, She hath become tributary!
Young's Literal Translation

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