What does Lamentations 3:51 mean?

Lamentations 3:51 highlights themes such as grief, compassion, community when read in context.

How should I apply Lamentations 3:51 today?

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

Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city.

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

50Till the LORD look down, and behold from heaven.

51Mine eye affecteth mine heart because of all the daughters of my city.

52Mine enemies chased me sore, like a bird, without cause.

53They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me.

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Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted, reflecting the deep sorrow expressed in Lamentations.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep, emphasizing empathy in community.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
God comforts us in our troubles, connecting to the theme of compassion in times of grief.