Lamentations 4:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

This happened because of the sins of the prophets and the corruption of the priests — they were literally killing innocent people right in the middle of the city.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When the people who are supposed to lead you spiritually become the ones hurting you, everything falls apart.

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