Once again the prophet calls for lamentation (see Joel 1:5). The people are urged to lament like a virgin wearing sackcloth
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The text mentions a lamenting like a virgin for the bridegroom of her youth.
This addition reminds the people of their covenant with the Lord, and emphasizes even more the tenderness of the relationship between God and his people.
The verse is saying: lament as one who is very sad. After all, the need is great.1
7 Il a dévasté ma vigne; Il a mis en morceaux mon figuier, Il l'a dépouillé, abattu; Les rameaux de la vigne ont blanchi.