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We have become orphans (A)without a father;
Our mothers are like widows.
We drink our (B)water by means of silver;
Our wood comes to us at a price.
[a]Our pursuers are at our necks;
We are worn out; there is (C)no rest for us.

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  1. Lamentations 5:5 Lit We have been pursued upon

We have become fatherless,
    our mothers are widows.(A)
We must buy the water we drink;(B)
    our wood can be had only at a price.(C)
Those who pursue us are at our heels;
    we are weary(D) and find no rest.(E)

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