Jeremiah 13:1
American King James Thus said the LORD to me, Go and get you a linen girdle, and put it on your loins, and put it not in water.
American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah unto me, Go, and buy thee a linen girdle, and put it upon thy loins, and put it not in water.
King James Thus saith the LORD unto me, Go and get thee a linen girdle, and put it upon thy loins, and put it not in water.
World English Bible Yahweh said to me, “Go, and buy yourself a linen belt, and put it on your waist, and don’t put it in water.”
Jeremiah 13:2
American King James So I got a girdle according to the word of the LORD, and put it on my loins.
American Standard Version So I bought a girdle according to the word of Jehovah, and put it upon my loins.
King James So I got a girdle according to the word of the LORD, and put it on my loins.
World English Bible So I bought a belt according to Yahweh’s word, and put it on my waist.
Jeremiah 13:3
American King James And the word of the LORD came to me the second time, saying,
American Standard Version And the word of Jehovah came unto me the second time, saying,
King James And the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying,
World English Bible Yahweh’s word came to me the second time, saying,
Jeremiah 13:4
American King James Take the girdle that you have got, which is on your loins, and arise, go to Euphrates, and hide it there in a hole of the rock.
American Standard Version Take the girdle that thou hast bought, which is upon thy loins, and arise, go to the Euphrates, and hide it there in a cleft of the rock.
King James Take the girdle that thou hast got, which is upon thy loins, and arise, go to Euphrates, and hide it there in a hole of the rock.
World English Bible “Take the belt that you have bought, which is on your waist, and arise, go to the Euphrates, and hide it there in a cleft of the rock.”
Jeremiah 13:5
American King James So I went, and hid it by Euphrates, as the LORD commanded me.
American Standard Version So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as Jehovah commanded me.
King James So I went, and hid it by Euphrates, as the LORD commanded me.
World English Bible So I went and hid it by the Euphrates, as Yahweh commanded me.
Jeremiah 13:6
American King James And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said to me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from there, which I commanded you to hide there.
American Standard Version And it came to pass after many days, that Jehovah said unto me, Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there.
King James And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said unto me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there.
World English Bible After many days, Yahweh said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take the belt from there, which I commanded you to hide there.”
Jeremiah 13:7
American King James Then I went to Euphrates, and dig, and took the girdle from the place where I had hid it: and, behold, the girdle was marred, it was profitable for nothing.
American Standard Version Then I went to the Euphrates, and digged, and took the girdle from the place where I had hid it; and, behold, the girdle was marred, it was profitable for nothing.
King James Then I went to Euphrates, and digged, and took the girdle from the place where I had hid it: and, behold, the girdle was marred, it was profitable for nothing.
World English Bible Then I went to the Euphrates, and dug, and took the belt from the place where I had hidden it; and behold, the belt was ruined. It was profitable for nothing.
Jeremiah 13:8
American King James Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
American Standard Version Then the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
King James Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
World English Bible Then Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
Jeremiah 13:9
American King James Thus said the LORD, After this manner will I mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.
American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah, After this manner will I mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.
King James Thus saith the LORD, After this manner will I mar the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.
World English Bible “Yahweh says, ‘In this way I will ruin the pride of Judah, and the great pride of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 13:10
American King James This evil people, which refuse to hear my words, which walk in the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing.
American Standard Version This evil people, that refuse to hear my words, that walk in the stubbornness of their heart, and are gone after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is profitable for nothing.
King James This evil people, which refuse to hear my words, which walk in the imagination of their heart, and walk after other gods, to serve them, and to worship them, shall even be as this girdle, which is good for nothing.
World English Bible This evil people, who refuse to hear my words, who walk in the stubbornness of their heart, and have gone after other gods to serve them and to worship them, will even be as this belt, which is profitable for nothing.
Jeremiah 13:11
American King James For as the girdle sticks to the loins of a man, so have I caused to stick to me the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah, said the LORD; that they might be to me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.
American Standard Version For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave unto me the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah, saith Jehovah; that they may be unto me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.
King James For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave unto me the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah, saith the LORD; that they might be unto me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.
World English Bible For as the belt clings to the waist of a man, so I have caused the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah to cling to me,’ says Yahweh; ‘that they may be to me for a people, for a name, for praise, and for glory; but they would not hear.’
Jeremiah 13:12
American King James Therefore you shall speak to them this word; Thus said the LORD God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine: and they shall say to you, Do we not certainly know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?
American Standard Version Therefore thou shalt speak unto them this word: Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine: and they shall say unto thee, Do we not certainly know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?
King James Therefore thou shalt speak unto them this word; Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine: and they shall say unto thee, Do we not certainly know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?
World English Bible “Therefore you shall speak to them this word: ‘Yahweh, the God of Israel says, “Every container should be filled with wine.”’ They will tell you, ‘Do we not certainly know that every container should be filled with wine?’
Jeremiah 13:13
American King James Then shall you say to them, Thus said the LORD, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings that sit on David's throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
American Standard Version Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings that sit upon David's throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
King James Then shalt thou say unto them, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings that sit upon David's throne, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
World English Bible Then tell them, ‘Yahweh says, “Behold, I will fill all the inhabitants of this land, even the kings who sit on David’s throne, the priests, the prophets, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, with drunkenness.
Jeremiah 13:14
American King James And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, said the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them.
American Standard Version And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith Jehovah: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have compassion, that I should not destroy them.
King James And I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together, saith the LORD: I will not pity, nor spare, nor have mercy, but destroy them.
World English Bible I will dash them one against another, even the fathers and the sons together,” says Yahweh: “I will not pity, spare, or have compassion, that I should not destroy them.”’”
Jeremiah 13:15
American King James Hear you, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD has spoken.
American Standard Version Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud; for Jehovah hath spoken.
King James Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.
World English Bible Hear, and give ear. Don’t be proud, for Yahweh has spoken.
Jeremiah 13:16
American King James Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble on the dark mountains, and, while you look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.
American Standard Version Give glory to Jehovah your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.
King James Give glory to the LORD your God, before he cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, he turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness.
World English Bible Give glory to Yahweh your God, before he causes darkness, and before your feet stumble on the dark mountains, and while you look for light, he turns it into the shadow of death, and makes it deep darkness.
Jeremiah 13:17
American King James But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and my eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock is carried away captive.
American Standard Version But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret for `your' pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because Jehovah's flock is taken captive.
King James But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock is carried away captive.
World English Bible But if you will not hear it, my soul will weep in secret for your pride. My eye will weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because Yahweh’s flock has been taken captive.
Jeremiah 13:18
American King James Say to the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.
American Standard Version Say thou unto the king and to the queen-mother, Humble yourselves, sit down; for your headtires are come down, even the crown of your glory.
King James Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.
World English Bible Say to the king and to the queen mother, “Humble yourselves. Sit down, for your crowns have come down, even the crown of your glory.
Jeremiah 13:19
American King James The cities of the south shall be shut up, and none shall open them: Judah shall be carried away captive all of it, it shall be wholly carried away captive.
American Standard Version The cities of the South are shut up, and there is none to open them: Judah is carried away captive, all of it; it is wholly carried away captive.
King James The cities of the south shall be shut up, and none shall open them: Judah shall be carried away captive all of it, it shall be wholly carried away captive.
World English Bible The cities of the South are shut up, and there is no one to open them. Judah is carried away captive: all of them. They are wholly carried away captive.
Jeremiah 13:20
American King James Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
American Standard Version Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?
King James Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?
World English Bible Lift up your eyes, and see those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given to you, your beautiful flock?
Jeremiah 13:21
American King James What will you say when he shall punish you? for you have taught them to be captains, and as chief over you: shall not sorrows take you, as a woman in travail?
American Standard Version What wilt thou say, when he shall set over thee as head those whom thou hast thyself taught to be friends to thee? shall not sorrows take hold of thee, as of a woman in travail?
King James What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?
World English Bible What will you say when he sets over you as head those whom you have yourself taught to be friends to you? Won’t sorrows take hold of you, as of a woman in travail?
Jeremiah 13:22
American King James And if you say in your heart, Why come these things on me? For the greatness of your iniquity are your skirts discovered, and your heels made bore.
American Standard Version And if thou say in thy heart, Wherefore are these things come upon me? for the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts uncovered, and thy heels suffer violence.
King James And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me? For the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bare.
World English Bible If you say in your heart, “Why have these things come on me?” Your skirts are uncovered because of the greatness of your iniquity, and your heels suffer violence.
Jeremiah 13:23
American King James Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may you also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
American Standard Version Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
King James Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
World English Bible Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Then may you also do good, who are accustomed to do evil.
Jeremiah 13:24
American King James Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passes away by the wind of the wilderness.
American Standard Version Therefore will I scatter them, as the stubble that passeth away, by the wind of the wilderness.
King James Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away by the wind of the wilderness.
World English Bible “Therefore I will scatter them as the stubble that passes away by the wind of the wilderness.
Jeremiah 13:25
American King James This is your lot, the portion of your measures from me, said the LORD; because you have forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.
American Standard Version This is thy lot, the portion measured unto thee from me, saith Jehovah; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.
King James This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.
World English Bible This is your lot, the portion measured to you from me,” says Yahweh, “because you have forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.”
Jeremiah 13:26
American King James Therefore will I discover your skirts on your face, that your shame may appear.
American Standard Version Therefore will I also uncover thy skirts upon thy face, and thy shame shall appear.
King James Therefore will I discover thy skirts upon thy face, that thy shame may appear.
World English Bible Therefore I will also uncover your skirts on your face, and your shame will appear.
Jeremiah 13:27
American King James I have seen your adulteries, and your neighings, the lewdness of your prostitution, and your abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! will you not be made clean? when shall it once be?
American Standard Version I have seen thine abominations, even thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, on the hills in the field. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! thou wilt not be made clean; how long shall it yet be?
King James I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be?
World English Bible I have seen your abominations, even your adulteries and your neighing, the lewdness of your prostitution, on the hills in the field. Woe to you, Jerusalem! You will not be made clean. How long will it yet be?”