| Lamentations chapter 1 |
| La 1:1-11. |
The miseries of Jerusalem and of the Jews pathetically lamented, with confessions of their sins. |
| La 1:12-17. |
The attention and compassion of beholders demanded to this unprecedented case. |
| La 1:18-22. |
The justice of God acknowledged, and his mercy supplicated, with prayers against insulting foes. |
| Lamentations chapter 2 |
| La 2:1-19. |
Jeremiah laments the misery of Jerusalem. |
| La 2:20-22. |
He complains thereof to God. |
| Lamentations chapter 3 |
| La 3:1-21. |
The prophet bewails his own calamities. |
| La 3:22-36. |
By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope. |
| La 3:37-54. |
He acknowledges God's justice. |
| La 3:55-63. |
He prays for deliverance, |
| La 3:64-66. |
and vengeance on his enemies. |
| Lamentations chapter 4 |
| La 4:1-12. |
Zion bewails her pitiful estate. |
| La 4:13-20. |
She confesses her sins. |
| La 4:21-22. |
Edom is threatened and Zion comforted. |
| Lamentations chapter 5 |
| La 5:1-22. |
A pitiful complaint of Zion in prayer unto God. |
