2:18a The hearts of the people cry out to the Lord.

The people ⌊of Jerusalem⌋ cry to the Lord from their hearts!
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The people cry out to the Lord from the bottom of their hearts.

2:18b O wall of the Daughter of Zion,

Jerusalem, let your walls cry ⌊to the Lord, as people cry when in grief⌋ .
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People of Jerusalem let your ⌊destroyed⌋ walls mourn ⌊as people mourn for their dead⌋ .

2:18c let your tears run down like a river day and night.

Cry day and night! Let your tears flow like rivers. (Translation for Translators)
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Weep all the time. Let your tears run down your face like a waterfall.

2:18d Give yourself no relief,

Don’t stop crying (English Easy-to-Read Version)
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Do not rest. (Easy English Bible)

2:18e and your eyes no rest.

or let your eyes dry. (English Easy-to-Read Version)
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Do not let your eyes stop crying. (Easy English Bible)

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