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Lamentations 4:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

God's anger scattered them completely, and now he's turned away — he's done. They never showed respect to the priests or cared about their elders.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you disrespect what's sacred and ignore wisdom, don't be surprised when God steps back.

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