Lamentations 2:15-17

New International Reader's Version

¹⁵ All those who pass by
    clap their hands and make fun of you.
They laugh at you and shake their heads
    at the city of Jerusalem.
They say, “Could that be the city
    that was called perfect and beautiful?
    Is that the city that brought joy to everyone on earth?”

¹⁶ All your enemies open their mouths
    wide against you.
They laugh at you and grind their teeth.
    They say, “We have swallowed up Jerusalem’s people.
This is the day we’ve waited for.
    And we’ve lived to see it.”

¹⁷ The Lord has done what he planned to do.
    He has made what he said come true.
    He gave the command long ago.
He has destroyed you without pity.
    He has let your enemies laugh at you.
    He has made them stronger than you are.