Jeremiah 10:18

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, at this time I will sling out the inhabitants of the land and bring distress upon them so that they may be captured.”

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KJV

King James Version

For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find [it so].

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WEB

World English Bible

For the LORD says, “Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it.”

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ASV

American Standard Version

For thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel [it].

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Jeremiah 10

¹⁶ The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name.

¹⁷ Gather up your belongings from this land, you who live under siege.

¹⁸ For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, at this time I will sling out the inhabitants of the land and bring distress upon them so that they may be captured.”

¹⁹ Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.”

²⁰ My tent is destroyed, and all its ropes are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains.

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