Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Streams of tears flow from my eyes because my people are destroyed. New Living Translation Tears stream from my eyes because of the destruction of my people! English Standard Version my eyes flow with rivers of tears because of the destruction of the daughter of my people. Berean Standard Bible Streams of tears flow from my eyes over the destruction of the daughter of my people. King James Bible Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. New King James Version My eyes overflow with rivers of water For the destruction of the daughter of my people. New American Standard Bible My eyes run down with streams of water Because of the destruction of the daughter of my people. NASB 1995 My eyes run down with streams of water Because of the destruction of the daughter of my people. NASB 1977 My eyes run down with streams of water Because of the destruction of the daughter of my people. Legacy Standard Bible My eyes run down with streams of water Because of the destruction of the daughter of my people. Amplified Bible My eyes overflow with streams of tears Because of the destruction of the daughter of my people (Jerusalem). Christian Standard Bible My eyes flow with streams of tears because of the destruction of my dear people. Holman Christian Standard Bible My eyes flow with streams of tears because of the destruction of my dear people. American Standard Version Mine eye runneth down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Contemporary English Version My people are destroyed! Tears flood my eyes, English Revised Version Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Streams of tears run down from my eyes over the ruin of my dear people. Good News Translation My eyes flow with rivers of tears at the destruction of my people. International Standard Version My eyes run with rivers of tears over the destruction of my cherished people. Majority Standard Bible Streams of tears flow from my eyes over the destruction of the daughter of my people. NET Bible Streams of tears flow from my eyes because my people are destroyed. New Heart English Bible Streams of tears run down from my eyes because of the destruction of the daughter of my people. Webster's Bible Translation My eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. World English Bible My eye runs down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionStreams of water go down my eye, "" For the destruction of the daughter of my people. Young's Literal Translation Rivulets of water go down my eye, For the destruction of the daughter of my people. Smith's Literal Translation Mine eye will bring down streams of water for the breaking of the daughter of my people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePhe. My eye hath run down with streams of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Catholic Public Domain Version PHE. My eye has brought forth streams of water at the contrition of the daughter of my people. New American Bible My eyes stream with tears over the destruction of the daughter of my people. New Revised Standard Version My eyes flow with rivers of tears because of the destruction of my people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy eyes are worn with tears because of the destruction of all the daughters of the cities of my people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated My eye was troubled by my soul for all the daughters of my cities OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water, For the breach of the daughter of my people. Brenton Septuagint Translation Mine eye shall pour down torrents of water, for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Justice…47Panic and pitfall have come upon us—devastation and destruction. 48Streams of tears flow from my eyes over the destruction of the daughter of my people. 49My eyes overflow unceasingly, without relief,… Cross References Jeremiah 9:1 Oh, that my head were a spring of water, and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night over the slain daughter of my people. Psalm 119:136 My eyes shed streams of tears because Your law is not obeyed. Jeremiah 14:17 You are to speak this word to them: ‘My eyes overflow with tears; day and night they do not cease, for the virgin daughter of my people has been shattered by a crushing blow, a severely grievous wound. Isaiah 22:4 Therefore I said, “Turn away from me, let me weep bitterly! Do not try to console me over the destruction of the daughter of my people.” Luke 19:41 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it Ezekiel 9:4 “Go throughout the city of Jerusalem,” said the LORD, “and put a mark on the foreheads of the men sighing and groaning over all the abominations committed there.” Jeremiah 13:17 But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Psalm 42:3 My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?” Jeremiah 4:19 My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle. Isaiah 16:9 So I weep with Jazer for the vines of Sibmah; I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears. Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest. John 11:35 Jesus wept. Psalm 6:6 I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. Jeremiah 8:18 My sorrow is beyond healing; my heart is faint within me. Romans 9:2 I have deep sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Treasury of Scripture My eye runs down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. Lamentations 2:11,18 Mine eyes do fail with tears, my bowels are troubled, my liver is poured upon the earth, for the destruction of the daughter of my people; because the children and the sucklings swoon in the streets of the city… Psalm 119:136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law. Jeremiah 4:19 My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. Jump to Previous Breach Daughter Destroyed Destruction Eye Eyes Flow Rivers Rivulets Ruin Run Runneth Running Runs Streams Tears WaterJump to Next Breach Daughter Destroyed Destruction Eye Eyes Flow Rivers Rivulets Ruin Run Runneth Running Runs Streams Tears WaterLamentations 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 Streams of tears flow from my eyes This phrase captures the deep sorrow and lamentation of the speaker, traditionally understood to be the prophet Jeremiah. The imagery of "streams of tears" suggests an overwhelming and continuous grief, reflecting the intense emotional response to the calamity experienced by Jerusalem. In the context of Lamentations, this sorrow is not just personal but communal, as Jeremiah mourns on behalf of the entire nation. The use of water imagery is significant throughout the Bible, often symbolizing cleansing, judgment, or overwhelming emotion (e.g., Psalm 42:7, "Deep calls to deep in the roar of your waterfalls"). The tears here are a response to the judgment and destruction that has befallen the people, indicating a profound sense of loss and repentance. over the destruction of the daughter of my people Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahTraditionally considered the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet." He laments the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of his people. 2. Jerusalem The city that has been destroyed, leading to the lament. It was the center of Jewish worship and culture, now lying in ruins. 3. The Daughter of My People A poetic expression referring to the people of Jerusalem, emphasizing their vulnerability and the deep personal connection the prophet feels with them. 4. Babylonian Invasion The historical event that led to the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, resulting in the exile of many Jews. 5. The Exile The period following the destruction when many Jews were taken captive to Babylon, marking a significant moment of suffering and reflection for the Jewish people. Teaching Points The Depth of GriefLamentations 3:48 teaches us about the profound grief that can accompany the loss and destruction of what is dear to us. It is a reminder that expressing sorrow is a natural and necessary part of the healing process. Intercession Through Tears The tears of the prophet can be seen as a form of intercession, pleading with God on behalf of the people. This encourages believers to bring their deepest sorrows and concerns to God in prayer. The Consequences of Sin The destruction lamented in this verse is a direct result of the people's disobedience to God. It serves as a warning about the serious consequences of turning away from God's commands. Hope in Despair Even in the midst of lament, there is an underlying hope that God will eventually restore and heal. This encourages believers to hold onto hope even in the darkest times. Empathy and Compassion The verse challenges us to develop empathy and compassion for those who are suffering, urging us to respond with love and support.(48) Mine eye . . .--A stronger utterance of the thought of Lamentations 1:16; Lamentations 2:18; Psalm 119:136.Verse 48. - Runneth down, etc. (comp. Lamentations 1:16). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Streamsפַּלְגֵי־ (pal·ḡê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6388: A channel, canal of tears מַ֙יִם֙ (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen flow תֵּרַ֣ד (tê·raḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend from my eyes עֵינִ֔י (‘ê·nî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the destruction שֶׁ֖בֶר (še·ḇer) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7667: A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash of the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of my people. עַמִּֽי׃ (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Lamentations 3:48 NIVLamentations 3:48 NLT Lamentations 3:48 ESV Lamentations 3:48 NASB Lamentations 3:48 KJV Lamentations 3:48 BibleApps.com Lamentations 3:48 Biblia Paralela Lamentations 3:48 Chinese Bible Lamentations 3:48 French Bible Lamentations 3:48 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:48 My eye runs down with streams (Lam. 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