§ 02 · King James Bible
Lamentations 2:5
The LORD was as an enemy: he hath swallowed up Israel, he hath swallowed up all her palaces: he hath destroyed his strong holds, and hath increased in the daughter of Judah mourning and lamentation.
Simple English
The LORD seemed like a foe: he took away Israel, devouring all its grand places; he demolished its fortresses, causing more sorrow and wailing for the people of Judah.
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