Baruch 4:20
King James VersionSource notes
“I have put off the clothing of peace, and put upon me the sackcloth of my prayer: I will cry unto the Everlasting in my days.”
Context
17But what can I help you?
18For he that brought these plagues upon you will deliver you from the hands of your enemies.
19Go your way, O my children, go your way: for I am left desolate.
20I have put off the clothing of peace, and put upon me the sackcloth of my prayer: I will cry unto the Everlasting in my days.
21Be of good cheer, O my children, cry unto the Lord, and he will deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies.
22For my hope is in the Everlasting, that he will save you; and joy is come unto me from the Holy One, because of the mercy which shall soon come unto you from the Everlasting our Saviour.
23For I sent you out with mourning and weeping: but God will give you to me again with joy and gladness for ever.