Lamentations 4:12-14

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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.^(A)

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.^(B)

¹⁴ Blindly they wandered through the streets,
    so defiled with blood
that no one was able
    to touch their garments.^(C)