Jeremiah 10:1
American King James Hear you the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel:
American Standard Version Hear ye the word which Jehovah speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
King James Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
World English Bible Hear the word which Yahweh speaks to you, house of Israel!
Jeremiah 10:2
American King James Thus said the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
American Standard Version thus saith Jehovah, Learn not the way of the nations, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the nations are dismayed at them.
King James Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
World English Bible Yahweh says, “Don’t learn the way of the nations, and don’t be dismayed at the signs of the sky; for the nations are dismayed at them.
Jeremiah 10:3
American King James For the customs of the people are vain: for one cuts a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the ax.
American Standard Version For the customs of the peoples are vanity; for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.
King James For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.
World English Bible For the customs of the peoples are vanity; for one cuts a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the ax.
Jeremiah 10:4
American King James They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
American Standard Version They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
King James They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
World English Bible They deck it with silver and with gold. They fasten it with nails and with hammers, so that it can’t move.
Jeremiah 10:5
American King James They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.
American Standard Version They are like a palm-tree, of turned work, and speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.
King James They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.
World English Bible They are like a palm tree, of turned work, and don’t speak. They must be carried, because they can’t move. Don’t be afraid of them; for they can’t do evil, neither is it in them to do good.”
Jeremiah 10:6
American King James For as much as there is none like to you, O LORD; you are great, and your name is great in might.
American Standard Version There is none like unto thee, O Jehovah; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
King James Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
World English Bible There is no one like you, Yahweh. You are great, and your name is great in might.
Jeremiah 10:7
American King James Who would not fear you, O King of nations? for to you does it appertain: for as much as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like to you.
American Standard Version Who should not fear thee, O King of the nations? for to thee doth it appertain; forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like unto thee.
King James Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.
World English Bible Who shouldn’t fear you, King of the nations? For it belongs to you. Because among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is no one like you.
Jeremiah 10:8
American King James But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities.
American Standard Version But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock.
King James But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities.
World English Bible But they are together brutish and foolish, instructed by idols! It is just wood.
Jeremiah 10:9
American King James Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.
American Standard Version There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the artificer and of the hands of the goldsmith; blue and purple for their clothing; they are all the work of skilful men.
King James Silver spread into plates is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the workman, and of the hands of the founder: blue and purple is their clothing: they are all the work of cunning men.
World English Bible There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the engraver and of the hands of the goldsmith. Their clothing is blue and purple. They are all the work of skillful men.
Jeremiah 10:10
American King James But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.
American Standard Version But Jehovah is the true God; he is the living God, and an everlasting King: at his wrath the earth trembleth, and the nations are not able to abide his indignation.
King James But the LORD is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation.
World English Bible But Yahweh is the true God. He is the living God, and an everlasting King. At his wrath, the earth trembles. The nations aren’t able to withstand his indignation.
Jeremiah 10:11
American King James Thus shall you say to them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.
American Standard Version Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, these shall perish from the earth, and from under the heavens.
King James Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.
World English Bible “You shall say this to them: ‘The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth will perish from the earth, and from under the heavens.’”
Jeremiah 10:12
American King James He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
American Standard Version He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding hath he stretched out the heavens:
King James He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heavens by his discretion.
World English Bible God has made the earth by his power. He has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens.
Jeremiah 10:13
American King James When he utters his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he makes lightning with rain, and brings forth the wind out of his treasures.
American Standard Version when he uttereth his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasuries.
King James When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens, and he causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.
World English Bible When he utters his voice, the waters in the heavens roar, and he causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth. He makes lightnings for the rain, and brings the wind out of his treasuries.
Jeremiah 10:14
American King James Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
American Standard Version Every man is become brutish `and is' without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his graven image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
King James Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
World English Bible Every man has become brutish and without knowledge. Every goldsmith is disappointed by his engraved image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
Jeremiah 10:15
American King James They are vanity, and the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.
American Standard Version They are vanity, a work of delusion: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.
King James They are vanity, and the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.
World English Bible They are vanity, a work of delusion. In the time of their visitation they will perish.
Jeremiah 10:16
American King James The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name.
American Standard Version The portion of Jacob is not like these; for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance: Jehovah of hosts is his name.
King James The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name.
World English Bible The portion of Jacob is not like these; for he is the maker of all things; and Israel is the tribe of his inheritance. Yahweh of Armies is his name.
Jeremiah 10:17
American King James Gather up your wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress.
American Standard Version Gather up thy wares out of the land, O thou that abidest in the siege.
King James Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress.
World English Bible Gather up your wares out of the land, you who live under siege.
Jeremiah 10:18
American King James For thus said the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find it so.
American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel `it'.
King James For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find it so.
World English Bible For Yahweh says, “Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it.”
Jeremiah 10:19
American King James Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous; but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.
American Standard Version Woe is me because of my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is `my' grief, and I must bear it.
King James Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous; but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.
World English Bible Woe is me because of my injury! My wound is serious; but I said, “Truly this is my grief, and I must bear it.”
Jeremiah 10:20
American King James My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
American Standard Version My tent is destroyed, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth from me, and they are not: there is none to spread my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
King James My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.
World English Bible My tent has been destroyed, and all my cords are broken. My children have gone away from me, and they are no more. There is no one to spread my tent any more, to set up my curtains.
Jeremiah 10:21
American King James For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
American Standard Version For the shepherds are become brutish, and have not inquired of Jehovah: therefore they have not prospered, and all their flocks are scattered.
King James For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
World English Bible For the shepherds have become brutish, and have not inquired of Yahweh. Therefore they have not prospered, and all their flocks have scattered.
Jeremiah 10:22
American King James Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, and a den of dragons.
American Standard Version The voice of tidings, behold, it cometh, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah a desolation, a dwelling-place of jackals.
King James Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, and a den of dragons.
World English Bible The voice of news, behold, it comes, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah a desolation, a dwelling place of jackals.
Jeremiah 10:23
American King James O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walks to direct his steps.
American Standard Version O Jehovah, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
King James O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
World English Bible Yahweh, I know that the way of man is not in himself. It is not in man who walks to direct his steps.
Jeremiah 10:24
American King James O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.
American Standard Version O Jehovah, correct me, but in measure: not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
King James O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
World English Bible Yahweh, correct me, but gently; not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing.
Jeremiah 10:25
American King James Pour out your fury on the heathen that know you not, and on the families that call not on your name: for they have eaten up Jacob, and devoured him, and consumed him, and have made his habitation desolate.
American Standard Version Pour out thy wrath upon the nations that know thee not, and upon the families that call not on thy name: for they have devoured Jacob, yea, they have devoured him and consumed him, and have laid waste his habitation.
King James Pour out thy fury upon the heathen that know thee not, and upon the families that call not on thy name: for they have eaten up Jacob, and devoured him, and consumed him, and have made his habitation desolate.
World English Bible Pour out your wrath on the nations that don’t know you, and on the families that don’t call on your name; for they have devoured Jacob. Yes, they have devoured him, consumed him, and have laid waste his habitation.