Lamentations 2:3-5

International Children’s Bible

³ In his anger the Lord has removed
    all the strength of Israel.
He took away his power from Israel
    when the enemy came.
He burned against the people of Jacob like a flaming fire
    that burns up everything around it.

⁴ Like an enemy, the Lord prepared to shoot his bow.
    He took hold of his sword.
Like an enemy, he killed
    all the good-looking people.
He poured out his anger like fire
    on the tents of Jerusalem.

⁵ The Lord has become like an enemy.
    He has swallowed up Israel.
He has swallowed up all her palaces.
    He has destroyed all her strong places.
He has caused more moaning and groaning
    for Judah.