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The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!
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Verse 2 is found in chapter 4 of Lamentations. The fourth lament begins by comparing the former value of the children of Zion with their present condition. What was precious is now treated like ordinary clay. The image communicates a social and spiritual reversal caused by catastrophe.
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Compare Lamentations 4:2 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Die edlen Kinder Zions, dem Golde gleich geachtet, wie sind sie nun den irdenen Töpfen gleich, die ein Töpfer macht!
Español · RVR1909 Los hijos de Sion, preciados y estimados más que el oro puro, ¡Cómo son tenidos por vasos de barro, obra de manos de alfarero!
Français · LSG Les nobles fils de Sion, Estimés à l'égal de l'or pur, Sont regardés, hélas! comme des vases de terre, Ouvrage des mains du potier!
Italiano · DIO1885 Come i nobili figliuoli di Sion, Pregiati al pari dell’ottimo oro, Sono stati reputati quali vaselli di terra, Lavoro di man di vasellaio!
Português · ARC Os preciosos filhos de Sião, avaliados a puro ouro, como são agora reputados por vasos de barro, obra das mãos do oleiro!
中文 · RCUV 錫安 寶貝的孩子雖然好比精金， 現在竟當作陶匠手所做的瓦瓶！
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