Lamentations 4:12-14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
12 The kings of the earth did not believe,
nor any of the world’s inhabitants,
That foe or enemy could enter
the gates of Jerusalem.
13 Except for the sins of her prophets
and the crimes of her priests,
Who poured out in her midst
the blood of the just.(A)
14 They staggered blindly in the streets,
defiled with blood,
So that people could not touch
even their garments:(B)
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