'Alef' in the Bible

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good and his gracious love is eternal. Alef

(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

(Alef)Alas! The city once full of people now sits all alone! The prominent lady among the nations has become a widow! The princess who once ruled the provinces has become a forced laborer!

(Alef) Alas! The Lord has covered Daughter Zion with his anger. He has thrown down the splendor of Israel from heaven to earth; he did not protect his temple when he displayed his anger.

(Alef) I am the man who has experienced affliction from the rod of his wrath.

(Alef)Alas! Gold has lost its luster; pure gold loses value. Jewels are scattered on every street corner.