Lamentations 3:54-57 The Prophet's Lament

54 the waters closed over my head,
and I thought I was about to be cut off.

55 I called on your name, O Lord,
from the depths of the pit.

56 You heard my plea: “Do not close your ears
to my cry for relief.”

57 You came near when I called you,
and you said, “Do not fear.”

Meaning of Lamentations 3:54-57

Lamentations 3:54 captures the profound despair of the writer, feeling overwhelmed by life’s burdens, as if drowning. Yet, within this cry lies a heartfelt urging to seek God, the ultimate redeemer, to pull us from life's depths, illustrating His power to rescue and renew even when hope appears lost.

Cross References for Lamentations 3:54-57

Psalms 69:15 - Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth ove... Click to read the verse Psalms 69:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:15

Jonah 2:3 - You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me... Click to read the verse Jonah 2:3 Click to read the verse Jonah 2:3

2 Corinthians 1:8-10 - We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Psalms 31:22 - In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from your sight!” Yet you heard my cry for mercy when I calle... Click to read the verse Psalms 31:22 Click to read the verse Psalms 31:22

Psalms 18:4 - The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. Click to read the verse Psalms 18:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:4

2 Samuel 22:17 - “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:17 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:17

Psalms 124:4-5 - the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us, Click to read the verse Psalms 124:4-5 Click to read the verse Psalms 124:4-5

Lamentations 3:18 - So I say, “My splendor is gone and all that I had hoped from the Lord.” Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:18 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:18

Job 22:11 - why it is so dark you cannot see, and why a flood of water covers you. Click to read the verse Job 22:11 Click to read the verse Job 22:11

Ezekiel 37:11 - Then he said to me: “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They say, ‘Our bone... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 37:11 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 37:11

Psalms 69:1-2 - Psalm 69 For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the ... Click to read the verse Psalms 69:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:1-2

Psalms 69:1 - Psalm 69 For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the ... Click to read the verse Psalms 69:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 69:1

Isaiah 38:10-13 - I said, “In the prime of my life must I go through the gates of death and be robbed of the rest... Click to read the verse Isaiah 38:10-13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 38:10-13

Jonah 2:3-5 - You hurled me into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me... Click to read the verse Jonah 2:3-5 Click to read the verse Jonah 2:3-5

Job 17:11-16 - My days have passed, my plans are shattered, and so are the desires of my heart. Click to read the verse Job 17:11-16 Click to read the verse Job 17:11-16

Jonah 2:5 - The engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped around my head. Click to read the verse Jonah 2:5 Click to read the verse Jonah 2:5