Jeremiah 51:1
American King James Thus said the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the middle of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;
American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in Leb-kamai, a destroying wind.
King James Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against them that dwell in the midst of them that rise up against me, a destroying wind;
World English Bible Yahweh says: “Behold, I will raise up against Babylon, and against those who dwell in Lebkamai, a destroying wind.
Jeremiah 51:2
American King James And will send to Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about.
American Standard Version And I will send unto Babylon strangers, that shall winnow her; and they shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about.
King James And will send unto Babylon fanners, that shall fan her, and shall empty her land: for in the day of trouble they shall be against her round about.
World English Bible I will send to Babylon strangers, who will winnow her. They will empty her land; for in the day of trouble they will be against her all around.
Jeremiah 51:3
American King James Against him that bends let the archer bend his bow, and against him that lifts himself up in his brigandine: and spare you not her young men; destroy you utterly all her host.
American Standard Version Against `him that' bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and against `him that' lifteth himself up in his coat of mail: and spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her host.
King James Against him that bendeth let the archer bend his bow, and against him that lifteth himself up in his brigandine: and spare ye not her young men; destroy ye utterly all her host.
World English Bible Against him who bends, let the archer bend his bow, also against him who lifts himself up in his coat of mail. Don’t spare her young men! Utterly destroy all her army!
Jeremiah 51:4
American King James Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and they that are thrust through in her streets.
American Standard Version And they shall fall down slain in the land of the Chaldeans, and thrust through in her streets.
King James Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and they that are thrust through in her streets.
World English Bible They will fall down slain in the land of the Chaldeans, and thrust through in her streets.
Jeremiah 51:5
American King James For Israel has not been forsaken, nor Judah of his God, of the LORD of hosts; though their land was filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel.
American Standard Version For Israel is not forsaken, nor Judah, of his God, of Jehovah of hosts; though their land is full of guilt against the Holy One of Israel.
King James For Israel hath not been forsaken, nor Judah of his God, of the LORD of hosts; though their land was filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel.
World English Bible For Israel is not forsaken, nor Judah, by his God, by Yahweh of Armies; though their land is full of guilt against the Holy One of Israel.
Jeremiah 51:6
American King James Flee out of the middle of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD's vengeance; he will render to her a recompense.
American Standard Version Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and save every man his life; be not cut off in her iniquity: for it is the time of Jehovah's vengeance; he will render unto her a recompense.
King James Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD's vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.
World English Bible “Flee out of the middle of Babylon! Everyone save his own life! Don’t be cut off in her iniquity, for it is the time of Yahweh’s vengeance. He will render to her a recompense.
Jeremiah 51:7
American King James Babylon has been a golden cup in the LORD's hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.
American Standard Version Babylon hath been a golden cup in Jehovah's hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunk of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.
King James Babylon hath been a golden cup in the LORD's hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.
World English Bible Babylon has been a golden cup in Yahweh’s hand, who made all the earth drunk. The nations have drunk of her wine; therefore the nations have gone mad.
Jeremiah 51:8
American King James Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.
American Standard Version Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: wail for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.
King James Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed.
World English Bible Babylon has suddenly fallen and been destroyed! Wail for her! Take balm for her pain. Perhaps she may be healed.
Jeremiah 51:9
American King James We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reaches to heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies.
American Standard Version We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country; for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies.
King James We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies.
World English Bible “We would have healed Babylon, but she is not healed. Forsake her, and let’s each go into his own country; for her judgment reaches to heaven, and is lifted up even to the skies.
Jeremiah 51:10
American King James The LORD has brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.
American Standard Version Jehovah hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of Jehovah our God.
King James The LORD hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of the LORD our God.
World English Bible ‘Yahweh has produced our righteousness. Come, and let’s declare in Zion the work of Yahweh our God.’
Jeremiah 51:11
American King James Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD has raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.
American Standard Version Make sharp the arrows; hold firm the shields: Jehovah hath stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes; because his purpose is against Babylon, to destroy it: for it is the vengeance of Jehovah, the vengeance of his temple.
King James Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD hath raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.
World English Bible “Make the arrows sharp! Hold the shields firmly! Yahweh has stirred up the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because his purpose is against Babylon, to destroy it; for it is the vengeance of Yahweh, the vengeance of his temple.
Jeremiah 51:12
American King James Set up the standard on the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD has both devised and done that which he spoke against the inhabitants of Babylon.
American Standard Version Set up a standard against the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set the watchmen, prepare the ambushes; for Jehovah hath both purposed and done that which he spake concerning the inhabitants of Babylon.
King James Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.
World English Bible Set up a standard against the walls of Babylon! Make the watch strong! Set the watchmen, and prepare the ambushes; for Yahweh has both purposed and done that which he spoke concerning the inhabitants of Babylon.
Jeremiah 51:13
American King James O you that dwell on many waters, abundant in treasures, your end is come, and the measure of your covetousness.
American Standard Version O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, the measure of thy covetousness.
King James O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, and the measure of thy covetousness.
World English Bible You who dwell on many waters, abundant in treasures, your end has come, the measure of your covetousness.
Jeremiah 51:14
American King James The LORD of hosts has sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill you with men, as with caterpillars; and they shall lift up a shout against you.
American Standard Version Jehovah of hosts hath sworn by himself, `saying', Surely I will fill thee with men, as with the canker-worm; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.
King James The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee.
World English Bible Yahweh of Armies has sworn by himself, saying, ‘Surely I will fill you with men, as with locusts, and they will lift up a shout against you.’
Jeremiah 51:15
American King James He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and has stretched out the heaven by his understanding.
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 heaven by his understanding.
World English Bible “He has made the earth by his power. He has established the world by his wisdom. By his understanding he has stretched out the heavens.
Jeremiah 51:16
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, there is a roar of waters in the heavens, and he causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth. He makes lightning for the rain, and brings the wind out of his treasuries.
Jeremiah 51:17
American King James Every man is brutish by 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 image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
King James Every man is brutish by 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 stupid and without knowledge. Every goldsmith is disappointed by his image, for his molten images are falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
Jeremiah 51:18
American King James They are vanity, 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, 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 51:19
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 formed all things, including the tribe of his inheritance. Yahweh of Armies is his name.
Jeremiah 51:20
American King James You are my battle ax and weapons of war: for with you will I break in pieces the nations, and with you will I destroy kingdoms;
American Standard Version Thou art my battle-axe and weapons of war: and with thee will I break in pieces the nations; and with thee will I destroy kingdoms;
King James Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms;
World English Bible “You are my battle ax and weapons of war. With you I will break the nations into pieces. With you I will destroy kingdoms.
Jeremiah 51:21
American King James And with you will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with you will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider;
American Standard Version and with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider;
King James And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider;
World English Bible With you I will break in pieces the horse and his rider.
Jeremiah 51:22
American King James With you also will I break in pieces man and woman; and with you will I break in pieces old and young; and with you will I break in pieces the young man and the maid;
American Standard Version and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and him that rideth therein; and with thee will I break in pieces man and woman; and with thee will I break in pieces the old man and the youth; and with thee will I break in pieces the young man and the virgin;
King James With thee also will I break in pieces man and woman; and with thee will I break in pieces old and young; and with thee will I break in pieces the young man and the maid;
World English Bible With you I will break in pieces the chariot and him who rides therein. With you I will break in pieces man and woman. With you I will break in pieces the old man and the youth. With you I will break in pieces the young man and the virgin.
Jeremiah 51:23
American King James I will also break in pieces with you the shepherd and his flock; and with you will I break in pieces the farmer and his yoke of oxen; and with you will I break in pieces captains and rulers.
American Standard Version and with thee will I break in pieces the shepherd and his flock; and with thee will I break in pieces the husbandman and his yoke `of oxen'; and with thee will I break in pieces governors and deputies.
King James I will also break in pieces with thee the shepherd and his flock; and with thee will I break in pieces the husbandman and his yoke of oxen; and with thee will I break in pieces captains and rulers.
World English Bible With you I will break in pieces the shepherd and his flock. With you I will break in pieces the farmer and his yoke. With you I will break in pieces governors and deputies.
Jeremiah 51:24
American King James And I will render to Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight, said the LORD.
American Standard Version And I will render unto Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight, saith Jehovah.
King James And I will render unto Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight, saith the LORD.
World English Bible “I will render to Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 51:25
American King James Behold, I am against you, O destroying mountain, said the LORD, which destroy all the earth: and I will stretch out my hand on you, and roll you down from the rocks, and will make you a burnt mountain.
American Standard Version Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith Jehovah, which destroyest all the earth; and I will stretch out my hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.
King James Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the LORD, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.
World English Bible “Behold, I am against you, destroying mountain,” says Yahweh, “which destroys all the earth. I will stretch out my hand on you, roll you down from the rocks, and will make you a burned mountain.
Jeremiah 51:26
American King James And they shall not take of you a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but you shall be desolate for ever, said the LORD.
American Standard Version And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith Jehovah.
King James And they shall not take of thee a stone for a corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be desolate for ever, saith the LORD.
World English Bible They won’t take a cornerstone from you, nor a stone for foundations; but you will be desolate forever,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 51:27
American King James Set you up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillars.
American Standard Version Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz: appoint a marshal against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough canker-worm.
King James Set ye up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillers.
World English Bible “Set up a standard in the land! Blow the trumpet among the nations! Prepare the nations against her! Call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz! Appoint a marshal against her! Cause the horses to come up as the swarming locusts!
Jeremiah 51:28
American King James Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion.
American Standard Version Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, the governors thereof, and all the deputies thereof, and all the land of their dominion.
King James Prepare against her the nations with the kings of the Medes, the captains thereof, and all the rulers thereof, and all the land of his dominion.
World English Bible Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, its governors, and all its deputies, and all the land of their dominion!
Jeremiah 51:29
American King James And the land shall tremble and sorrow: for every purpose of the LORD shall be performed against Babylon, to make the land of Babylon a desolation without an inhabitant.
American Standard Version And the land trembleth and is in pain; for the purposes of Jehovah against Babylon do stand, to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.
King James And the land shall tremble and sorrow: for every purpose of the LORD shall be performed against Babylon, to make the land of Babylon a desolation without an inhabitant.
World English Bible The land trembles and is in pain; for the purposes of Yahweh against Babylon stand, to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.
Jeremiah 51:30
American King James The mighty men of Babylon have declined to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might has failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwelling places; her bars are broken.
American Standard Version The mighty men of Babylon have forborne to fight, they remain in their strongholds; their might hath failed; they are become as women: her dwelling-places are set on fire; her bars are broken.
King James The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwellingplaces; her bars are broken.
World English Bible The mighty men of Babylon have stopped fighting, they remain in their strongholds. Their might has failed. They have become as women. Her dwelling places are set on fire. Her bars are broken.
Jeremiah 51:31
American King James One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is taken at one end,
American Standard Version One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to met another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is taken on every quarter:
King James One post shall run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to shew the king of Babylon that his city is taken at one end,
World English Bible One runner will run to meet another, and one messenger to meet another, to show the king of Babylon that his city is taken on every quarter.
Jeremiah 51:32
American King James And that the passages are stopped, and the reeds they have burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted.
American Standard Version and the passages are seized, and the reeds they have burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted.
King James And that the passages are stopped, and the reeds they have burned with fire, and the men of war are affrighted.
World English Bible So the passages are seized. They have burned the reeds with fire. The men of war are frightened.”
Jeremiah 51:33
American King James For thus said the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; The daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor, it is time to thresh her: yet a little while, and the time of her harvest shall come.
American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: The daughter of Babylon is like a threshing-floor at the time when it is trodden; yet a little while, and the time of harvest shall come for her.
King James For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; The daughter of Babylon is like a threshingfloor, it is time to thresh her: yet a little while, and the time of her harvest shall come.
World English Bible For Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel says: “The daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor at the time when it is trodden. Yet a little while, and the time of harvest comes for her.”
Jeremiah 51:34
American King James Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon has devoured me, he has crushed me, he has made me an empty vessel, he has swallowed me up like a dragon, he has filled his belly with my delicates, he has cast me out.
American Standard Version Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath, like a monster, swallowed me up, he hath filled his maw with my delicacies; he hath cast me out.
King James Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon hath devoured me, he hath crushed me, he hath made me an empty vessel, he hath swallowed me up like a dragon, he hath filled his belly with my delicates, he hath cast me out.
World English Bible “Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon has devoured me. He has crushed me. He has made me an empty vessel. He has, like a monster, swallowed me up. He has filled his mouth with my delicacies. He has cast me out.
Jeremiah 51:35
American King James The violence done to me and to my flesh be on Babylon, shall the inhabitant of Zion say; and my blood on the inhabitants of Chaldea, shall Jerusalem say.
American Standard Version The violence done to me and to my flesh be upon Babylon, shall the inhabitant of Zion say; and, My blood be upon the inhabitants of Chaldea, shall Jerusalem say.
King James The violence done to me and to my flesh be upon Babylon, shall the inhabitant of Zion say; and my blood upon the inhabitants of Chaldea, shall Jerusalem say.
World English Bible May the violence done to me and to my flesh be on Babylon!” the inhabitant of Zion will say; and, “May my blood be on the inhabitants of Chaldea!” will Jerusalem say.
Jeremiah 51:36
American King James Therefore thus said the LORD; Behold, I will plead your cause, and take vengeance for you; and I will dry up her sea, and make her springs dry.
American Standard Version Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her fountain dry.
King James Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will plead thy cause, and take vengeance for thee; and I will dry up her sea, and make her springs dry.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh says: “Behold, I will plead your cause, and take vengeance for you. I will dry up her sea, and make her fountain dry.
Jeremiah 51:37
American King James And Babylon shall become heaps, a dwelling place for dragons, an astonishment, and an hissing, without an inhabitant.
American Standard Version And Babylon shall become heaps, a dwelling-place for jackals, an astonishment, and a hissing, without inhabitant.
King James And Babylon shall become heaps, a dwellingplace for dragons, an astonishment, and an hissing, without an inhabitant.
World English Bible Babylon will become heaps, a dwelling place for jackals, an astonishment, and a hissing, without inhabitant.
Jeremiah 51:38
American King James They shall roar together like lions: they shall yell as lions' whelps.
American Standard Version They shall roar together like young lions; they shall growl as lions' whelps.
King James They shall roar together like lions: they shall yell as lions' whelps.
World English Bible They will roar together like young lions. They will growl as lions’ cubs.
Jeremiah 51:39
American King James In their heat I will make their feasts, and I will make them drunken, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, said the LORD.
American Standard Version When they are heated, I will make their feast, and I will make them drunken, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith Jehovah.
King James In their heat I will make their feasts, and I will make them drunken, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the LORD.
World English Bible When they are inflamed, I will make their feast, and I will make them drunk, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake up,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 51:40
American King James I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he goats.
American Standard Version I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he-goats.
King James I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with he goats.
World English Bible “I will bring them down like lambs to the slaughter, like rams with male goats.
Jeremiah 51:41
American King James How is Sheshach taken! and how is the praise of the whole earth surprised! how is Babylon become an astonishment among the nations!
American Standard Version How is Sheshach taken! and the praise of the whole earth seized! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations!
King James How is Sheshach taken! and how is the praise of the whole earth surprised! how is Babylon become an astonishment among the nations!
World English Bible “How Sheshach is taken! How the praise of the whole earth is seized! How Babylon has become a desolation among the nations!
Jeremiah 51:42
American King James The sea is come up on Babylon: she is covered with the multitude of the waves thereof.
American Standard Version The sea is come up upon Babylon; she is covered with the multitude of the waves thereof.
King James The sea is come up upon Babylon: she is covered with the multitude of the waves thereof.
World English Bible The sea has come up on Babylon. She is covered with the multitude of its waves.
Jeremiah 51:43
American King James Her cities are a desolation, a dry land, and a wilderness, a land wherein no man dwells, neither does any son of man pass thereby.
American Standard Version Her cities are become a desolation, a dry land, and a desert, a land wherein no man dwelleth, neither doth any son of man pass thereby.
King James Her cities are a desolation, a dry land, and a wilderness, a land wherein no man dwelleth, neither doth any son of man pass thereby.
World English Bible Her cities have become a desolation, a dry land, and a desert, a land in which no man dwells. No son of man passes by it.
Jeremiah 51:44
American King James And I will punish Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he has swallowed up: and the nations shall not flow together any more to him: yes, the wall of Babylon shall fall.
American Standard Version And I will execute judgment upon Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he hath swallowed up; and the nations shall not flow any more unto him: yea, the wall of Babylon shall fall.
King James And I will punish Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he hath swallowed up: and the nations shall not flow together any more unto him: yea, the wall of Babylon shall fall.
World English Bible I will execute judgment on Bel in Babylon, and I will bring out of his mouth that which he has swallowed up. The nations will not flow any more to him. Yes, the wall of Babylon will fall.
Jeremiah 51:45
American King James My people, go you out of the middle of her, and deliver you every man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD.
American Standard Version My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and save yourselves every man from the fierce anger of Jehovah.
King James My people, go ye out of the midst of her, and deliver ye every man his soul from the fierce anger of the LORD.
World English Bible “My people, go away from the middle of her, and each of you save yourselves from Yahweh’s fierce anger.
Jeremiah 51:46
American King James And lest your heart faint, and you fear for the rumor that shall be heard in the land; a rumor shall both come one year, and after that in another year shall come a rumor, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.
American Standard Version And let not your heart faint, neither fear ye for the tidings that shall be heard in the land; for tidings shall come one year, and after that in another year `shall come' tidings, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.
King James And lest your heart faint, and ye fear for the rumour that shall be heard in the land; a rumour shall both come one year, and after that in another year shall come a rumour, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.
World English Bible Don’t let your heart faint. Don’t fear for the news that will be heard in the land. For news will come one year, and after that in another year news will come, and violence in the land, ruler against ruler.
Jeremiah 51:47
American King James Therefore, behold, the days come, that I will do judgment on the graven images of Babylon: and her whole land shall be confounded, and all her slain shall fall in the middle of her.
American Standard Version Therefore, behold, the days come, that I will execute judgment upon the graven images of Babylon; and her whole land shall be confounded; and all her slain shall fall in the midst of her.
King James Therefore, behold, the days come, that I will do judgment upon the graven images of Babylon: and her whole land shall be confounded, and all her slain shall fall in the midst of her.
World English Bible Therefore behold, the days come that I will execute judgment on the engraved images of Babylon; and her whole land will be confounded. All her slain will fall in the middle of her.
Jeremiah 51:48
American King James Then the heaven and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing for Babylon: for the spoilers shall come to her from the north, said the LORD.
American Standard Version Then the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing for joy over Babylon; for the destroyers shall come unto her from the north, saith Jehovah.
King James Then the heaven and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing for Babylon: for the spoilers shall come unto her from the north, saith the LORD.
World English Bible Then the heavens and the earth, and all that is therein, will sing for joy over Babylon; for the destroyers will come to her from the north,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 51:49
American King James As Babylon has caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth.
American Standard Version As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the land.
King James As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth.
World English Bible “As Babylon has caused the slain of Israel to fall, so the slain of all the land will fall at Babylon.
Jeremiah 51:50
American King James You that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
American Standard Version Ye that have escaped the sword, go ye, stand not still; remember Jehovah from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
King James Ye that have escaped the sword, go away, stand not still: remember the LORD afar off, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.
World English Bible You who have escaped the sword, go! Don’t stand still! Remember Yahweh from afar, and let Jerusalem come into your mind.”
Jeremiah 51:51
American King James We are confounded, because we have heard reproach: shame has covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of the LORD's house.
American Standard Version We are confounded, because we have heard reproach; confusion hath covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of Jehovah's house.
King James We are confounded, because we have heard reproach: shame hath covered our faces: for strangers are come into the sanctuaries of the LORD's house.
World English Bible “We are confounded because we have heard reproach. Confusion has covered our faces, for strangers have come into the sanctuaries of Yahweh’s house.”
Jeremiah 51:52
American King James Why, behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will do judgment on her graven images: and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
American Standard Version Wherefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will execute judgment upon her graven images; and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
King James Wherefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will do judgment upon her graven images: and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
World English Bible “Therefore behold, the days come,” says Yahweh, “that I will execute judgment on her engraved images; and through all her land the wounded will groan.
Jeremiah 51:53
American King James Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall spoilers come to her, said the LORD.
American Standard Version Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall destroyers come unto her, saith Jehovah.
King James Though Babylon should mount up to heaven, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet from me shall spoilers come unto her, saith the LORD.
World English Bible Though Babylon should mount up to the sky, and though she should fortify the height of her strength, yet destroyers will come to her from me,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 51:54
American King James A sound of a cry comes from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans:
American Standard Version The sound of a cry from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!
King James A sound of a cry cometh from Babylon, and great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans:
World English Bible “The sound of a cry comes from Babylon, and of great destruction from the land of the Chaldeans!
Jeremiah 51:55
American King James Because the LORD has spoiled Babylon, and destroyed out of her the great voice; when her waves do roar like great waters, a noise of their voice is uttered:
American Standard Version For Jehovah layeth Babylon waste, and destroyeth out of her the great voice; and their waves roar like many waters; the noise of their voice is uttered:
King James Because the LORD hath spoiled Babylon, and destroyed out of her the great voice; when her waves do roar like great waters, a noise of their voice is uttered:
World English Bible For Yahweh lays Babylon waste, and destroys out of her the great voice! Their waves roar like many waters. The noise of their voice is uttered.
Jeremiah 51:56
American King James Because the spoiler is come on her, even on Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompenses shall surely requite.
American Standard Version for the destroyer is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, their bows are broken in pieces; for Jehovah is a God of recompenses, he will surely requite.
King James Because the spoiler is come upon her, even upon Babylon, and her mighty men are taken, every one of their bows is broken: for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite.
World English Bible For the destroyer has come on her, even on Babylon. Her mighty men are taken. Their bows are broken in pieces, for Yahweh is a God of retribution. He will surely repay.
Jeremiah 51:57
American King James And I will make drunk her princes, and her wise men, her captains, and her rulers, and her mighty men: and they shall sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, said the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts.
American Standard Version And I will make drunk her princes and her wise men, her governors and her deputies, and her mighty men; and they shall sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the King, whose name is Jehovah of hosts.
King James And I will make drunk her princes, and her wise men, her captains, and her rulers, and her mighty men: and they shall sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake, saith the King, whose name is the LORD of hosts.
World English Bible I will make her princes, her wise men, her governors, her deputies, and her mighty men drunk. They will sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake up,” says the King, whose name is Yahweh of Armies.
Jeremiah 51:58
American King James Thus said the LORD of hosts; The broad walls of Babylon shall be utterly broken, and her high gates shall be burned with fire; and the people shall labor in vain, and the folk in the fire, and they shall be weary.
American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: The broad walls of Babylon shall be utterly overthrown, and her high gates shall be burned with fire; and the peoples shall labor for vanity, and the nations for the fire; and they shall be weary.
King James Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The broad walls of Babylon shall be utterly broken, and her high gates shall be burned with fire; and the people shall labour in vain, and the folk in the fire, and they shall be weary.
World English Bible Yahweh of Armies says: “The wide walls of Babylon will be utterly overthrown. Her high gates will be burned with fire. The peoples will labor for vanity, and the nations for the fire; and they will be weary.”
Jeremiah 51:59
American King James The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah into Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. And this Seraiah was a quiet prince.
American Standard Version The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was chief chamberlain.
King James The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah into Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. And this Seraiah was a quiet prince.
World English Bible The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was chief quartermaster.
Jeremiah 51:60
American King James So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come on Babylon, even all these words that are written against Babylon.
American Standard Version And Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written concerning Babylon.
King James So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written against Babylon.
World English Bible Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come on Babylon, even all these words that are written concerning Babylon.
Jeremiah 51:61
American King James And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When you come to Babylon, and shall see, and shall read all these words;
American Standard Version And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When thou comest to Babylon, then see that thou read all these words,
King James And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When thou comest to Babylon, and shalt see, and shalt read all these words;
World English Bible Jeremiah said to Seraiah, “When you come to Babylon, then see that you read all these words,
Jeremiah 51:62
American King James Then shall you say, O LORD, you have spoken against this place, to cut it off, that none shall remain in it, neither man nor beast, but that it shall be desolate for ever.
American Standard Version and say, O Jehovah, thou hast spoken concerning this place, to cut it off, that none shall dwell therein, neither man nor beast, but that it shall be desolate for ever.
King James Then shalt thou say, O LORD, thou hast spoken against this place, to cut it off, that none shall remain in it, neither man nor beast, but that it shall be desolate for ever.
World English Bible and say, ‘Yahweh, you have spoken concerning this place, to cut it off, that no one will dwell in it, neither man nor animal, but that it will be desolate forever.’
Jeremiah 51:63
American King James And it shall be, when you have made an end of reading this book, that you shall bind a stone to it, and cast it into the middle of Euphrates:
American Standard Version And it shall be, when thou hast made an end of reading this book, that thou shalt bind a stone to it, and cast it into the midst of the Euphrates:
King James And it shall be, when thou hast made an end of reading this book, that thou shalt bind a stone to it, and cast it into the midst of Euphrates:
World English Bible It will be, when you have finished reading this book, that you shall bind a stone to it, and cast it into the middle of the Euphrates.
Jeremiah 51:64
American King James And you shall say, Thus shall Babylon sink, and shall not rise from the evil that I will bring on her: and they shall be weary. Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.
American Standard Version and thou shalt say, Thus shall Babylon sink, and shall not rise again because of the evil that I will bring upon her; and they shall be weary. Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.
King James And thou shalt say, Thus shall Babylon sink, and shall not rise from the evil that I will bring upon her: and they shall be weary. Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.
World English Bible Then you shall say, ‘Thus will Babylon sink, and will not rise again because of the evil that I will bring on her; and they will be weary.’” Thus far are the words of Jeremiah.