Lamentations 3:61
What does Lamentations 3:61 mean?
A plain-English look at Lamentations 3:61 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Lamentations 3:61 means
He affirms that Jehovah has heard the reproach hurled against him and the enemies’ devices. God not only sees actions; He hears words. Insults and whispered plans are not hidden from Him. This strengthens the prayer for justice and reassures the wounded that their pain has entered heaven’s ear. The verse models faith’s habit of reminding the soul who God is—One who notices every detail—so that it can rest in His timing rather than be consumed by the wrongs of others.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Thou hast heard their reproach, O Jehovah, and all their devices against me,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Thou hast heard their reproach, O Lord, and all their imaginations against me;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Thou hast heard their reproach, O Jehovah, and all their devices against me,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Their bitter words have come to your ears, O Lord, and all their designs against me;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Thou hast heard their reproach, O Jehovah, All their thoughts against me,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Sin. Thou hast heard their reproach, O Lord, all their imaginations against me.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Thou hast heard their reproach, O Jehovah, all their imaginations against me;
Context
The catalogue of God’s awareness continues, shifting from sight to hearing. Verse 62 will emphasize the constant, daylong plotting and slander, and verse 63 will note that he is the subject of their mockery at all times. These verses set up the climactic appeal for righteous recompense in verses 64–66.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 89:50
Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; How I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty peoples,
- Psalms 74:18
Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O Jehovah, And that a foolish people hath blasphemed thy name.
- Zephaniah 2:8
I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherewith they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.
- Lamentations 5:1
Remember, O Jehovah, what is come upon us: Behold, and see our reproach.
- Lamentations 3:30
Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.
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