Lamentations 4:20
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.
— Lamentations 4:20, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of Yahweh, was taken in their pits; Of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the nations.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of Jehovah, was taken in their pits; Of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the nations.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The breath of our nostrils--the anointed of Jehovah, Hath been captured in their pits, of whom we said: 'In his shadow we do live among nations.'