Jeremiah 23:1
American King James Woe be to the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! said the LORD.
American Standard Version Woe unto the shepherds that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith Jehovah.
King James Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD.
World English Bible “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:2
American King James Therefore thus said the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; You have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit on you the evil of your doings, said the LORD.
American Standard Version Therefore thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, against the shepherds that feed my people: Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them; behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith Jehovah.
King James Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh, the God of Israel, says against the shepherds who feed my people: “You have scattered my flock, driven them away, and have not visited them. Behold, I will visit on you the evil of your doings,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:3
American King James And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries where I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.
American Standard Version And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and multiply.
King James And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase.
World English Bible “I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they will be fruitful and multiply.
Jeremiah 23:4
American King James And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, said the LORD.
American Standard Version And I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking, saith Jehovah.
King James And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.
World English Bible I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, neither will any be lacking,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:5
American King James Behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
American Standard Version Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
King James Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.
World English Bible “Behold, the days come,” says Yahweh, “that I will raise to David a righteous Branch; and he will reign as king and deal wisely, and will execute justice and righteousness in the land.
Jeremiah 23:6
American King James In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
American Standard Version In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.
King James In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
World English Bible In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell safely. This is his name by which he will be called: Yahweh our righteousness.
Jeremiah 23:7
American King James Therefore, behold, the days come, said the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD lives, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;
American Standard Version Therefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that they shall no more say, As Jehovah liveth, who brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;
King James Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;
World English Bible “Therefore, behold, the days come,” says Yahweh, “that they will no more say, ‘As Yahweh lives, who brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;’
Jeremiah 23:8
American King James But, The LORD lives, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries where I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land.
American Standard Version but, As Jehovah liveth, who brought up and who led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all the countries whither I had driven them. And they shall dwell in their own land.
King James But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land.
World English Bible but, ‘As Yahweh lives, who brought up and who led the offspring of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all the countries where I had driven them.’ Then they will dwell in their own land.”
Jeremiah 23:9
American King James My heart within me is broken because of the prophets; all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine has overcome, because of the LORD, and because of the words of his holiness.
American Standard Version Concerning the prophets. My heart within me is broken, all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine hath overcome, because of Jehovah, and because of his holy words.
King James Mine heart within me is broken because of the prophets; all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine hath overcome, because of the LORD, and because of the words of his holiness.
World English Bible Concerning the prophets: My heart within me is broken. All my bones shake. I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine has overcome, because of Yahweh, and because of his holy words.
Jeremiah 23:10
American King James For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourns; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their force is not right.
American Standard Version For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pastures of the wilderness are dried up. And their course is evil, and their might is not right;
King James For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their force is not right.
World English Bible “For the land is full of adulterers; for because of the curse the land mourns. The pastures of the wilderness have dried up. Their course is evil, and their might is not right;
Jeremiah 23:11
American King James For both prophet and priest are profane; yes, in my house have I found their wickedness, said the LORD.
American Standard Version for both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith Jehovah.
King James For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the LORD.
World English Bible for both prophet and priest are profane. Yes, in my house I have found their wickedness,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:12
American King James Why their way shall be to them as slippery ways in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evil on them, even the year of their visitation, said the LORD.
American Standard Version Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery places in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein; for I will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith Jehovah.
King James Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery ways in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith the LORD.
World English Bible Therefore their way will be to them as slippery places in the darkness. They will be driven on, and fall therein; for I will bring evil on them, even the year of their visitation,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:13
American King James And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.
American Standard Version And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.
King James And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.
World English Bible “I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria. They prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.
Jeremiah 23:14
American King James I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none does return from his wickedness; they are all of them to me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.
American Standard Version In the prophets of Jerusalem also I have seen a horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies; and they strengthen the hands of evil-doers, so that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them become unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.
King James I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness; they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.
World English Bible In the prophets of Jerusalem I have also seen a horrible thing: they commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one returns from his wickedness. They have all become to me as Sodom, and its inhabitants as Gomorrah.”
Jeremiah 23:15
American King James Therefore thus said the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land.
American Standard Version Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts concerning the prophets: Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall; for from the prophets of Jerusalem is ungodliness gone forth into all the land.
King James Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh of Armies says concerning the prophets: “Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink poisoned water; for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has gone out into all the land.”
Jeremiah 23:16
American King James Thus said the LORD of hosts, Listen not to the words of the prophets that prophesy to you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.
American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they teach you vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of Jehovah.
King James Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.
World English Bible Yahweh of Armies says, “Don’t listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They teach you vanity. They speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:17
American King James They say still to them that despise me, The LORD has said, You shall have peace; and they say to every one that walks after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come on you.
American Standard Version They say continually unto them that despise me, Jehovah hath said, Ye shall have peace; and unto every one that walketh in the stubbornness of his own heart they say, No evil shall come upon you.
King James They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.
World English Bible They say continually to those who despise me, ‘Yahweh has said, “You will have peace;”’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart they say, ‘No evil will come on you.’
Jeremiah 23:18
American King James For who has stood in the counsel of the LORD, and has perceived and heard his word? who has marked his word, and heard it?
American Standard Version For who hath stood in the council of Jehovah, that he should perceive and hear his word? who hath marked my word, and heard it?
King James For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it?
World English Bible For who has stood in the council of Yahweh, that he should perceive and hear his word? Who has listened to my word, and heard it?
Jeremiah 23:19
American King James Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously on the head of the wicked.
American Standard Version Behold, the tempest of Jehovah, `even his' wrath, is gone forth, yea, a whirling tempest: it shall burst upon the head of the wicked.
King James Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.
World English Bible Behold, Yahweh’s storm, his wrath, has gone out. Yes, a whirling storm! It will burst on the head of the wicked.
Jeremiah 23:20
American King James The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days you shall consider it perfectly.
American Standard Version The anger of Jehovah shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall understand it perfectly.
King James The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.
World English Bible Yahweh’s anger will not return until he has executed and performed the intents of his heart. In the latter days, you will understand it perfectly.
Jeremiah 23:21
American King James I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
American Standard Version I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied.
King James I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
World English Bible I didn’t send these prophets, yet they ran. I didn’t speak to them, yet they prophesied.
Jeremiah 23:22
American King James But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.
American Standard Version But if they had stood in my council, then had they caused my people to hear my words, and had turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.
King James But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.
World English Bible But if they had stood in my council, then they would have caused my people to hear my words, and would have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.
Jeremiah 23:23
American King James Am I a God at hand, said the LORD, and not a God afar off?
American Standard Version Am I a God at hand, saith Jehovah, and not a God afar off?
King James Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?
World English Bible “Am I a God at hand,” says Yahweh, “and not a God afar off?
Jeremiah 23:24
American King James Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? said the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? said the LORD.
American Standard Version Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? saith Jehovah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith Jehovah.
King James Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
World English Bible Can anyone hide himself in secret places so that I can’t see him?” says Yahweh. “Don’t I fill heaven and earth?” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:25
American King James I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
American Standard Version I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
King James I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
World English Bible “I have heard what the prophets have said, who prophesy lies in my name, saying, ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’
Jeremiah 23:26
American King James How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yes, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;
American Standard Version How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?
King James How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;
World English Bible How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?
Jeremiah 23:27
American King James Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal.
American Standard Version that think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers forgat my name for Baal.
King James Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbour, as their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal.
World English Bible They intend to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they each tell his neighbor, as their fathers forgot my name because of Baal.
Jeremiah 23:28
American King James The prophet that has a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that has my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? said the LORD.
American Standard Version The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat? saith Jehovah.
King James The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.
World English Bible The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream; and he who has my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat?” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:29
American King James Is not my word like as a fire? said the LORD; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
American Standard Version Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
King James Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
World English Bible “Isn’t my word like fire?” says Yahweh; “and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
Jeremiah 23:30
American King James Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, said the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbor.
American Standard Version Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbor.
King James Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.
World English Bible “Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” says Yahweh, “who each steal my words from his neighbor.
Jeremiah 23:31
American King James Behold, I am against the prophets, said the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He said.
American Standard Version Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
King James Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
World English Bible Behold, I am against the prophets,” says Yahweh, “who use their tongues, and say, ‘He says.’
Jeremiah 23:32
American King James Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, said the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, said the LORD.
American Standard Version Behold, I am against them that prophesy lying dreams, saith Jehovah, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting: yet I sent them not, nor commanded them; neither do they profit this people at all, saith Jehovah.
King James Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.
World English Bible Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams,” says Yahweh, “who tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting; yet I didn’t send them or command them. They don’t profit this people at all,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:33
American King James And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask you, saying, What is the burden of the LORD? you shall then say to them, What burden? I will even forsake you, said the LORD.
American Standard Version And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of Jehovah? then shalt thou say unto them, What burden! I will cast you off, saith Jehovah.
King James And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, saith the LORD.
World English Bible “When this people, or the prophet, or a priest, asks you, saying, ‘What is the message from Yahweh?’ Then you shall tell them, ‘“What message? I will cast you off,” says Yahweh.’
Jeremiah 23:34
American King James And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house.
American Standard Version And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of Jehovah, I will even punish that man and his house.
King James And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house.
World English Bible As for the prophet, the priest, and the people, who say, ‘The message from Yahweh,’ I will even punish that man and his household.
Jeremiah 23:35
American King James Thus shall you say every one to his neighbor, and every one to his brother, What has the LORD answered? and, What has the LORD spoken?
American Standard Version Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbor, and every one to his brother, What hath Jehovah answered? and, What hath Jehovah spoken?
King James Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to his brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the LORD spoken?
World English Bible You will say everyone to his neighbor, and everyone to his brother, ‘What has Yahweh answered?’ and, ‘What has Yahweh said?’
Jeremiah 23:36
American King James And the burden of the LORD shall you mention no more: for every man's word shall be his burden; for you have perverted the words of the living God, of the LORD of hosts our God.
American Standard Version And the burden of Jehovah shall ye mention no more: for every man's own word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of Jehovah of hosts our God.
King James And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more: for every man's word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of the LORD of hosts our God.
World English Bible You will mention the message from Yahweh no more, for every man’s own word has become his message; for you have perverted the words of the living God, of Yahweh of Armies, our God.
Jeremiah 23:37
American King James Thus shall you say to the prophet, What has the LORD answered you? and, What has the LORD spoken?
American Standard Version Thus shalt thou say to the prophet, What hath Jehovah answered thee? and, What hath Jehovah spoken?
King James Thus shalt thou say to the prophet, What hath the LORD answered thee? and, What hath the LORD spoken?
World English Bible You will say to the prophet, ‘What has Yahweh answered you?’ and, ‘What has Yahweh spoken?’
Jeremiah 23:38
American King James But since you say, The burden of the LORD; therefore thus said the LORD; Because you say this word, The burden of the LORD, and I have sent to you, saying, You shall not say, The burden of the LORD;
American Standard Version But if ye say, The burden of Jehovah; therefore thus saith Jehovah: Because ye say this word, The burden of Jehovah, and I have sent unto you, saying, Ye shall not say, The burden of Jehovah;
King James But since ye say, The burden of the LORD; therefore thus saith the LORD; Because ye say this word, The burden of the LORD, and I have sent unto you, saying, Ye shall not say, The burden of the LORD;
World English Bible Although you say, ‘The message from Yahweh,’ therefore Yahweh says: ‘Because you say this word, “The message from Yahweh,” and I have sent to you, telling you not to say, “The message from Yahweh,”
Jeremiah 23:39
American King James Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you, and I will forsake you, and the city that I gave you and your fathers, and cast you out of my presence:
American Standard Version therefore, behold, I will utterly forget you, and I will cast you off, and the city that I gave unto you and to your fathers, away from my presence:
King James Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you, and I will forsake you, and the city that I gave you and your fathers, and cast you out of my presence:
World English Bible therefore behold, I will utterly forget you, and I will cast you off with the city that I gave to you and to your fathers, away from my presence.
Jeremiah 23:40
American King James And I will bring an everlasting reproach on you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.
American Standard Version and I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.
King James And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.
World English Bible I will bring an everlasting reproach on you, and a perpetual shame, which will not be forgotten.’”