Matthew Poole and continuators on Lamentations 4:2

2 The precious sons of Zion , comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter .

Either the Nobles and Great Men, or the Priests, or the good men amongst the Jews

that for their intrinsick worth, and value may be compared to Gold, are lookt upon no better then earthen vessels, the workmanship of an ordinary potter. God carrying Ieremiah down to the potters house, Ier. 18.2. and 19.1. had taught them that in his hand they were no more in his hand, he now proveth it by his providence, they were indeed made so, and as miserably and irreparably broken in pieces.