KJV ORIGINAL
Thou hast seen all their vengeance and all their imaginations against me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You've seen everything they've done to hurt me and all the ways they've plotted against me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God sees every attack, every scheme, every moment when people try to tear you down.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Lamentations was written by the prophet Jeremiah around 586 BC, following the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem, as a poetic expression of grief over the exile and suffering of God's people. In chapter 3, Jeremiah personally laments his own hardships and enemies' plots, while affirming God's watchful eye over injustice. This verse highlights the prophet's confidence that God sees and remembers the vengeful schemes against him amid the broader context of national catastrophe.
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