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Lamentations 4:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

The amazing people of Zion used to be valued like pure gold, but now they're treated like cheap clay pots that anyone could make.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the world stops seeing your worth, but that doesn't change who you actually are.

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