"Solomon is talking about hope, and says that in the earthly life, the only hope is death."
Lamentations 3
"...let me tell you now that the hope Jeremiah experienced here is available for you too."
Lamentations 2
"Do we work really, really hard to avoid sinning and earn our way out of punishment?"
Lamentations 1
"In our darkest moments, such as those that Jeremiah is experiencing here, we want the brightest light to break in."
Lamentations: An Introduction
"Life now in 2021 is full of the former, but we need to focus on the latter."
James Travis 