What does Lamentations 3:47 mean?

Lamentations 3:47 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Lamentations 3:47 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction.

45Thou hast made us as the offscouring and refuse in the midst of the people.

46All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.

47Fear and a snare is come upon us, desolation and destruction.

48Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people.

49Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission,

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