Lamentations 4:11-13

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¹¹ The Lord gave full vent to his wrath;
    he poured out his hot anger
and kindled a fire in Zion
    that consumed its foundations.^(A)

¹² The kings of the earth did not believe,
    nor did any of the inhabitants of the world,
that foe or enemy could enter
    the gates of Jerusalem.^(B)

¹³ It was for the sins of her prophets
    and the iniquities of her priests,
who shed the blood of the righteous
    in her midst.^(C)