Lamentations 3:16 · KJV

"He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me with ashes."

King James Version

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Passage Context

¹⁴I was a derision to all my people; and their song all the day.

¹⁵He hath filled me with bitterness, he hath made me drunken with wormwood.

¹⁶He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me with ashes.

¹⁷And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.

¹⁸And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to feelings of humiliation or defeat?

What does it mean for you to feel broken or defeated?

When have you felt like you were at your lowest point?

Life Application

resilience

Reflect on past challenges and how you overcame them.

support

Reach out to others who may be feeling broken and offer your support.

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