Lamentations 1:19

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I called out to my lovers, but they have betrayed me. My priests and elders perished in the city while they searched for food to keep themselves alive.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I called for my lovers, but they deceived me: My priests and my elders gave up the spirit in the city, While they sought them food to refresh their souls.
World English Bible (WEB)
I called{H7121}{(H8804)} for my lovers{H157}{(H8764)}, but they deceived{H7411}{(H8765)} me: my priests{H3548} and mine elders{H2205} gave up the ghost{H1478}{(H8804)} in the city{H5892}, while they sought{H1245}{(H8765)} their meat{H400} to relieve{H7725}{(H8686)} their souls{H5315}.
Strong's King James
I called to my lovers, They betray me, My cohanim and my elders have perished in the city, While seeking food for themselves to restore their life.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
I called for my lovers, they—they have deceived me, My priests and my elders in the city have expired; When they have sought food for themselves, Then they give back their soul.
Young's Literal Translation

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