Thematic Bible: Stretched out in derision


Thematic Bible



This is the joyous city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none besides me. How she has become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! Everyone who passes by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.

On the day of our king the rulers made themselves sick with the heat of wine. He stretched out his hand with scoffers.