Translations
Modern
The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned!
Traditional
The crown is fallen from our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned!
Literal
…the crown has fallen from our head—woe to us, for we have sinned!
Latin
Cecidit corona capitis nostri: væ nobis, quia peccavimus!
Original
Hebrew
English
The crown has fallen from our head. Woe to us, for we have sinned!
Notes
These terrible things happened because the people had sinned (see Isaiah 24:7–12; Jeremiah 7:24; Jeremiah 13:18; Jeremiah 25:10–11; Amos 8:10).
This chapter is a sincere prayer asking for restoration (compare Daniel 9:4–19).
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Patriotism: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Confession In