Add parallel Print Page Options

16 May the bearer of that news be like the cities
    that the Lord destroyed without mercy.
May he hear screams in the morning,
    and the battle cries at noon,
17     because he didn’t kill me in the womb
        and let my mother become my grave,
        her womb pregnant forever.
18 Why was I ever born
    when all I see is suffering and misery,
        and my days are filled with shame?

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends

CEB Pew Bible Navy
CEB Pew Bible Navy
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $10.39
Save: $2.60 (20%)
The CEB Lectio Divina Prayer Bible, Hardcover
The CEB Lectio Divina Prayer Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $35.99
Our Price: $32.39
Save: $3.60 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
The CEB Student Bible, DecoTone Black
The CEB Student Bible, DecoTone Black
Retail: $43.99
Our Price: $39.58
Save: $4.41 (10%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CEB Common English Bible - eBook
CEB Common English Bible - eBook
Retail: $12.99
Our Price: $10.82
Save: $2.17 (17%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars