Jeremiah 4:1
American King James If you will return, O Israel, said the LORD, return to me: and if you will put away your abominations out of my sight, then shall you not remove.
American Standard Version If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith Jehovah, if thou wilt return unto me, and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight; then shalt thou not be removed;
King James If thou wilt return, O Israel, saith the LORD, return unto me: and if thou wilt put away thine abominations out of my sight, then shalt thou not remove.
World English Bible “If you will return, Israel,” says Yahweh, “if you will return to me, and if you will put away your abominations out of my sight; then you will not be removed;
Jeremiah 4:2
American King James And you shall swear, The LORD lives, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
American Standard Version and thou shalt swear, As Jehovah liveth, in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
King James And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
World English Bible and you will swear, ‘As Yahweh lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness. The nations will bless themselves in him, and they will glory in him.”
Jeremiah 4:3
American King James For thus said the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah to the men of Judah and to Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
King James For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
World English Bible For Yahweh says to the men of Judah and to Jerusalem, “Break up your fallow ground, and don’t sow among thorns.
Jeremiah 4:4
American King James Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, you men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
American Standard Version Circumcise yourselves to Jehovah, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem; lest my wrath go forth like fire, and burn so that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
King James Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
World English Bible Circumcise yourselves to Yahweh, and take away the foreskins of your heart, you men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem; lest my wrath go out like fire, and burn so that no one can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.
Jeremiah 4:5
American King James Declare you in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow you the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defended cities.
American Standard Version Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry aloud and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the fortified cities.
King James Declare ye in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, Blow ye the trumpet in the land: cry, gather together, and say, Assemble yourselves, and let us go into the defenced cities.
World English Bible Declare in Judah, and publish in Jerusalem; and say, ‘Blow the trumpet in the land!’ Cry aloud and say, ‘Assemble yourselves! Let’s go into the fortified cities!’
Jeremiah 4:6
American King James Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
American Standard Version Set up a standard toward Zion: flee for safety, stay not; for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
King James Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.
World English Bible Set up a standard toward Zion. Flee for safety! Don’t wait; for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.”
Jeremiah 4:7
American King James The lion is come up from his thicket, and the destroyer of the Gentiles is on his way; he is gone forth from his place to make your land desolate; and your cities shall be laid waste, without an inhabitant.
American Standard Version A lion is gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations; he is on his way, he is gone forth from his place, to make thy land desolate, that thy cities be laid waste, without inhabitant.
King James The lion is come up from his thicket, and the destroyer of the Gentiles is on his way; he is gone forth from his place to make thy land desolate; and thy cities shall be laid waste, without an inhabitant.
World English Bible A lion has gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations. He is on his way. He has gone out from his place, to make your land desolate, that your cities be laid waste, without inhabitant.
Jeremiah 4:8
American King James For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
American Standard Version For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Jehovah is not turned back from us.
King James For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
World English Bible For this, clothe yourself with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Yahweh hasn’t turned back from us.
Jeremiah 4:9
American King James And it shall come to pass at that day, said the LORD, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.
American Standard Version And it shall come to pass at that day, saith Jehovah, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.
King James And it shall come to pass at that day, saith the LORD, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.
World English Bible “It will happen at that day,” says Yahweh, “that the heart of the king will perish, along with the heart of the princes. The priests will be astonished, and the prophets will wonder.”
Jeremiah 4:10
American King James Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, You shall have peace; whereas the sword reaches to the soul.
American Standard Version Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the life.
King James Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul.
World English Bible Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Surely you have greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will have peace;’ whereas the sword reaches to the heart.”
Jeremiah 4:11
American King James At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse,
American Standard Version At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A hot wind from the bare heights in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to winnow, nor to cleanse;
King James At that time shall it be said to this people and to Jerusalem, A dry wind of the high places in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to fan, nor to cleanse,
World English Bible At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A hot wind blows from the bare heights in the wilderness toward the daughter of my people, not to winnow, nor to cleanse.
Jeremiah 4:12
American King James Even a full wind from those places shall come to me: now also will I give sentence against them.
American Standard Version a full wind from these shall come for me: now will I also utter judgments against them.
King James Even a full wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.
World English Bible A full wind from these will come for me. Now I will also utter judgments against them.”
Jeremiah 4:13
American King James Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us! for we are spoiled.
American Standard Version Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots `shall be' as the whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are ruined.
King James Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled.
World English Bible Behold, he will come up as clouds, and his chariots will be as the whirlwind. His horses are swifter than eagles. Woe to us! For we are ruined.
Jeremiah 4:14
American King James O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved. How long shall your vain thoughts lodge within you?
American Standard Version O Jerusalem, wash thy heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thine evil thoughts lodge within thee?
King James O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?
World English Bible Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved. How long will your evil thoughts lodge within you?
Jeremiah 4:15
American King James For a voice declares from Dan, and publishes affliction from mount Ephraim.
American Standard Version For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth evil from the hills of Ephraim:
King James For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.
World English Bible For a voice declares from Dan, and publishes evil from the hills of Ephraim:
Jeremiah 4:16
American King James Make you mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.
American Standard Version make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, `that' watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.
King James Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.
World English Bible “Tell the nations, behold, publish against Jerusalem, ‘Watchers come from a far country, and raise their voice against the cities of Judah.
Jeremiah 4:17
American King James As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she has been rebellious against me, said the LORD.
American Standard Version As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
King James As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
World English Bible As keepers of a field, they are against her all around, because she has been rebellious against me,’” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 4:18
American King James Your way and your doings have procured these things to you; this is your wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reaches to your heart.
American Standard Version Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness; for it is bitter, for it reacheth unto thy heart.
King James Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.
World English Bible “Your way and your doings have brought these things to you. This is your wickedness, for it is bitter, for it reaches to your heart.”
Jeremiah 4:19
American King James My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart makes a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because you have heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.
American Standard Version My anguish, my anguish! I am pained at my very heart; my heart is disquieted in me; I cannot hold my peace; because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.
King James My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.
World English Bible My anguish, my anguish! I am pained at my very heart! My heart trembles within me. I can’t hold my peace, because you have heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.
Jeremiah 4:20
American King James Destruction on destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.
American Standard Version Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is laid waste: suddenly are my tents destroyed, `and' my curtains in a moment.
King James Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.
World English Bible Destruction on destruction is decreed, for the whole land is laid waste. Suddenly my tents are destroyed, and my curtains gone in a moment.
Jeremiah 4:21
American King James How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?
American Standard Version How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?
King James How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?
World English Bible How long will I see the standard and hear the sound of the trumpet?
Jeremiah 4:22
American King James For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are silly children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
American Standard Version For my people are foolish, they know me not; they are sottish children, and they have no understanding; they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
King James For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
World English Bible “For my people are foolish. They don’t know me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are skillful in doing evil, but they don’t know how to do good.”
Jeremiah 4:23
American King James I beheld the earth, and, see, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.
American Standard Version I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was waste and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.
King James I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.
World English Bible I saw the earth and, behold, it was waste and void, and the heavens, and they had no light.
Jeremiah 4:24
American King James I beheld the mountains, and, see, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly.
American Standard Version I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved to and fro.
King James I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly.
World English Bible I saw the mountains, and behold, they trembled, and all the hills moved back and forth.
Jeremiah 4:25
American King James I beheld, and, see, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.
American Standard Version I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.
King James I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.
World English Bible I saw, and behold, there was no man, and all the birds of the sky had fled.
Jeremiah 4:26
American King James I beheld, and, see, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger.
American Standard Version I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful field was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of Jehovah, `and' before his fierce anger.
King James I beheld, and, lo, the fruitful place was a wilderness, and all the cities thereof were broken down at the presence of the LORD, and by his fierce anger.
World English Bible I saw, and behold, the fruitful field was a wilderness, and all its cities were broken down at the presence of Yahweh, before his fierce anger.
Jeremiah 4:27
American King James For thus has the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.
American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah, The whole land shall be a desolation; yet will I not make a full end.
King James For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.
World English Bible For Yahweh says, “The whole land will be a desolation; yet I will not make a full end.
Jeremiah 4:28
American King James For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black; because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
American Standard Version For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black; because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and I have not repented, neither will I turn back from it.
King James For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black; because I have spoken it, I have purposed it, and will not repent, neither will I turn back from it.
World English Bible For this the earth will mourn, and the heavens above be black, because I have spoken it. I have planned it, and I have not repented, neither will I turn back from it.”
Jeremiah 4:29
American King James The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up on the rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.
American Standard Version Every city fleeth for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they go into the thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city is forsaken, and not a man dwelleth therein.
King James The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.
World English Bible Every city flees for the noise of the horsemen and archers. They go into the thickets and climb up on the rocks. Every city is forsaken, and not a man dwells therein.
Jeremiah 4:30
American King James And when you are spoiled, what will you do? Though you clothe yourself with crimson, though you deck you with ornaments of gold, though you rend your face with painting, in vain shall you make yourself fair; your lovers will despise you, they will seek your life.
American Standard Version And thou, when thou art made desolate, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with scarlet, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou enlargest thine eyes with paint, in vain dost thou make thyself fair; `thy' lovers despise thee, they seek thy life.
King James And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.
World English Bible You, when you are made desolate, what will you do? Though you clothe yourself with scarlet, though you deck yourself with ornaments of gold, though you enlarge your eyes with makeup, you make yourself beautiful in vain. Your lovers despise you. They seek your life.
Jeremiah 4:31
American King James For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that brings forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that mourns herself, that spreads her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.
American Standard Version For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that gaspeth for breath, that spreadeth her hands, `saying', Woe is me now! for my soul fainteth before the murderers.
King James For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.
World English Bible For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, the anguish as of her who gives birth to her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, who gasps for breath, who spreads her hands, saying, “Woe is me now! For my soul faints before the murderers.”