Graphic Bible · Scene 17 of 22

Poetic visual interpretation: An empty watchpoint overlooking a distant barren horizon, no rescuing nation depicted.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

Lamentations 4:17

Help Watched for in Vain

Splendor Lost and Guilt Exposed · Lamentations 4

Story guide: An empty watchpoint overlooking a distant barren horizon. A deserted watchpoint conveys waiting for help that never came.

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17Still our eyes failed, looking in vain for our help; in our watching we watched for a nation that could not save.

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