Lamentations 4:1

English Standard Version

1 How the gold has grown dim, how the pure gold is changed! The holy stones lie scattered at the head of every street. (Isa 1:22; Jer 6:30; La 2:19) 

New International Version

1 [1] How the gold has lost its lustre, the fine gold become dull! The sacred gems are scattered at every street corner. 

New International Reader’s Version

1 Look at how the gold has lost its brightness! See how dull the fine gold has become! The sacred jewels are scattered at every street corner. 

King James Version

1 How is the gold become dim! how is the most fine gold changed! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street. 

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