פּירוש אויף איכה 4:2

Who were evaluated in golden currency. Who were praised and valued like gold. Whoever saw them would say, “Look, the complexion of these is like the appearance of gold,” and similarly, “it cannot be praised תְסֻלֶּה with the gold jewelry of Ophir,”⁴Iyov 28:16. [and as in,] “with jewelry of fine gold, it cannot be praised תְסֻלֶּה”⁵Ibid. 28:19. [and as in,] “praise סֹלּוּ Him Who rides the heavens.”⁶Tehilim 68:5. These are expressions of praise and value.

Like flasks of clay. Earthen pitchers in which they pour wine, e.g., wine flasks, [as in,] “And they will smash their jars וְנִבְלֵיהֶם.”⁷Yirmiyahu 48:12. The scraps of broken metal utensils have some value, but the shards of broken earthenware have no value whatsoever. (Ramak)

“The children” [4:2]. The precious children of Zion, whoever has seen them, has praised them, much more beautiful than precious gold. They say how they have become like broken potsherds.