Lamentations 5:14

“The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their musick.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

The Elders haue ceased from the gate, the young men from their musicke.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Elders are gone from the gate, Young men from their music.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The elders have ceased from the gate, The young men from their music.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The old men are no longer seated in the doorway, and the music of the young men has come to an end.
- Basic English Bible

The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their music.
- Darby Bible

The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their music.
- Webster's Bible

The elders have ceased from the gate, The young men from their music.
- World English Bible

The aged from the gate have ceased, Young men from their song.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The elders have ceased from the gate, the young men from their music.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Lamentations 5:14


5:13 Fell - Not being able to stand under the burdens laid upon them.

5:16 The crown - All our honour, splendor and dignity.


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