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