Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” New Living Translation I say to myself, “The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!” English Standard Version “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Berean Standard Bible “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” King James Bible The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. New King James Version “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” New American Standard Bible “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I wait for Him.” NASB 1995 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.” NASB 1977 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I have hope in Him.” Legacy Standard Bible “Yahweh is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I wait for Him.” Amplified Bible “The LORD is my portion and my inheritance,” says my soul; “Therefore I have hope in Him and wait expectantly for Him.” Christian Standard Bible I say, “The LORD is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I say: The LORD is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in Him. American Standard Version Jehovah is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. Contemporary English Version Deep in my heart I say, "The LORD is all I need; I can depend on him!" English Revised Version The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. GOD'S WORD® Translation My soul can say, 'The LORD is my lot [in life]. That is why I find hope in him.' Good News Translation The LORD is all I have, and so in him I put my hope. International Standard Version "The LORD is all I have," says my soul, "Therefore I will trust in him." Majority Standard Bible ?The LORD is my portion,? says my soul, ?therefore I will hope in Him.? NET Bible "My portion is the Lord," I have said to myself, so I will put my hope in him. New Heart English Bible "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." Webster's Bible Translation The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. World English Bible “Yahweh is my portion,” says my soul. “Therefore I will hope in him.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy portion [is] YHWH, my soul has said, "" Therefore I hope for Him. Young's Literal Translation My portion is Jehovah, hath my soul said, Therefore I hope for Him. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah my portion, said my soul; for this I will hope toward him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHeth. The Lord is my portion, said my soul: therefore will I wait for him. Catholic Public Domain Version HETH. “The Lord is my portion,” said my soul. Because of this, I will wait for him. New American Bible The LORD is my portion, I tell myself, therefore I will hope in him. New Revised Standard Version “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD is my portion, says my soul; therefore I will hope in him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My soul has said: “He is my portion”; because of this, I shall wait for him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD is my portion', saith my soul; 'Therefore will I hope in Him.' Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord is my portion, says my soul; therefore will I wait for him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Hope…23They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! 24“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” 25The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.… Cross References Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 16:5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; You have made my lot secure. Psalm 142:5 I cry to You, O LORD: “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Psalm 119:57 The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words. Psalm 62:5-6 Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him. / He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress; I will not be shaken. Jeremiah 10:16 The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name. Jeremiah 51:19 The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and of the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name. Deuteronomy 32:9 But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. Numbers 18:20 Then the LORD said to Aaron, “You will have no inheritance in their land, nor will you have any portion among them. I am your portion and your inheritance among the Israelites. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Romans 8:24-25 For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? / But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. 1 Peter 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, / and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Treasury of Scripture The LORD is my portion, said my soul; therefore will I hope in him. my portion Psalm 16:5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Psalm 119:57 CHETH. Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. therefore Lamentations 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 1 Chronicles 5:20 And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into their hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he was intreated of them; because they put their trust in him. Jump to Previous Heritage Hope Portion Soul WaitJump to Next Heritage Hope Portion Soul WaitLamentations 3 1. The prophet bewails his own calamities22. By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope 37. He acknowledges God's justice 55. He prays for deliverance 64. And vengeance on his enemies The LORD is my portion In the context of Lamentations, the author, traditionally believed to be Jeremiah, is expressing deep sorrow over the destruction of Jerusalem. The phrase "The LORD is my portion" reflects a profound declaration of faith amidst suffering. In ancient Israel, the term "portion" often referred to an inheritance or share of land, which was a source of security and identity. For the Levites, who had no land inheritance, the LORD Himself was their portion (Numbers 18:20). This signifies a reliance on God as the ultimate source of sustenance and security, transcending material possessions. The psalmist echoes this sentiment in Psalm 73:26, emphasizing God as the strength and portion forever. says my soul therefore I will hope in Him Persons / Places / Events 1. Jeremiah- Traditionally attributed as the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet." He wrote these laments during the destruction of Jerusalem, expressing deep sorrow and hope in God. 2. Jerusalem - The city that faced destruction by the Babylonians in 586 B.C. This event is the backdrop for the book of Lamentations, highlighting the consequences of Israel's disobedience and the hope for restoration. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) - The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal faithfulness and relationship with Israel. In this verse, He is described as the "portion" of the soul, indicating a personal and sustaining relationship. Teaching Points God as Our PortionThe Hebrew word for "portion" (cheleq) signifies an inheritance or share. In times of loss or uncertainty, believers can find comfort in knowing that God Himself is their inheritance, providing all they need. Hope in God The declaration "therefore I will hope in Him" emphasizes a conscious decision to trust in God's faithfulness. This hope is not based on circumstances but on the unchanging nature of God. Soul's Declaration The phrase "says my soul" indicates a deep, internal conviction. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a heart that consistently affirms God's sufficiency and presence. Faith Amidst Suffering Lamentations teaches that even in the midst of suffering and judgment, there is room for hope. This hope is rooted in God's character and promises, not in immediate relief or change in circumstances. Contentment in Christ Just as the Levites had no land inheritance but God Himself, Christians are called to find their ultimate satisfaction and contentment in Christ, who is our eternal portion.(24) The Lord.--An inversion of the sentence gives a closer and more emphatic rendering: My portion is Jehovah. The phrase is a reminiscence from Psalm 16:5; Psalm 73:26; Psalm 142:5; Psalm 119:57, the thought resting primarily on Numbers 18:20.Verse 24. - The Lord is my Portion. A reminiscence of Psalm 16:5 (comp. Psalm 73:26; Psalm 119:57; Psalm 142:5). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “The LORDיְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is my portion,” חֶלְקִ֤י (ḥel·qî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory says אָמְרָ֣ה (’ā·mə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say my soul, נַפְשִׁ֔י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion “therefore עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against I will hope אוֹחִ֥יל (’ō·w·ḥîl) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3176: To wait, to be patient, hope in Him.” ס (s) Punctuation Strong's Hebrew Links Lamentations 3:24 NIVLamentations 3:24 NLT Lamentations 3:24 ESV Lamentations 3:24 NASB Lamentations 3:24 KJV Lamentations 3:24 BibleApps.com Lamentations 3:24 Biblia Paralela Lamentations 3:24 Chinese Bible Lamentations 3:24 French Bible Lamentations 3:24 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:24 Yahweh is my portion says my soul (Lam. 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