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Jeremiah 30:4-11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Jeremiah 30:4-11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 These are the words that the Lord spoke concerning Israel and Judah:
5 Thus says the Lord:
We have heard a cry of panic,
of terror, and no peace.(A)
6 Ask now and see:
Can a man bear a child?
Why then do I see every man
with his hands on his loins like a woman in labor?
Why has every face turned pale?(B)
7 Alas! that day is so great
there is none like it;
it is a time of distress for Jacob,
yet he shall be rescued from it.(C)
8 On that day, says the Lord of hosts, I will break his yoke from off your neck, and I will burst your bonds, and strangers shall no more make a servant of him.(D) 9 But they shall serve the Lord their God and David their king, whom I will raise up for them.(E)
10 But as for you, have no fear, my servant Jacob, says the Lord,
and do not be dismayed, O Israel,
for I am going to save you from far away
and your offspring from the land of their captivity.
Jacob shall return and have quiet and ease,
and no one shall make him afraid.(F)
11 For I am with you, says the Lord, to save you;
I will make an end of all the nations
among which I scattered you,
but of you I will not make an end.
I will chastise you in just measure,
and I will by no means leave you unpunished.(G)
Jeremiah 30:4-11
Common English Bible
Jeremiah 30:4-11
Common English Bible
4 Here are the words that the Lord spoke concerning Israel and Judah:
5 The Lord proclaims:
I[a] hear screams of panic and terror;
no one is safe.
6 Ask and see:
Can men bear children?
Then why do I see every man
bent over in pain,[b] as if he’s in labor?
Why have all turned pale?
7 That day is awful, beyond words.
A time of unspeakable pain
for my people Jacob.
But they will be delivered from it.
8 At that time, I will break the yoke off their[c] necks and remove their[d] shackles. Foreigners will no longer enslave them, declares the Lord of heavenly forces. 9 They will serve the Lord their God and the king whom I will raise up for them from David’s family.
10 So don’t be afraid, my servant Jacob,
declares the Lord,
Don’t lose hope, Israel.
I will deliver you from faraway places
and your children from the land of their exile.
My people Jacob will again be safe and sound,
with no one harassing them.
11 I am with you and will rescue you,
declares the Lord.
I will put an end to all the nations
where I have scattered you.
But I won’t put an end to you.
I won’t let you remain unpunished:
I will discipline you as you deserve.
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- Jeremiah 30:5 Or We
- Jeremiah 30:6 Or with his hands on his groin
- Jeremiah 30:8 Or your
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Jeremiah 30:4-11
New International Version
Jeremiah 30:4-11
New International Version
4 These are the words the Lord spoke concerning Israel and Judah: 5 “This is what the Lord says:
“‘Cries of fear(A) are heard—
terror, not peace.
6 Ask and see:
Can a man bear children?
Then why do I see every strong man
with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor,(B)
every face turned deathly pale?(C)
7 How awful that day(D) will be!
No other will be like it.
It will be a time of trouble(E) for Jacob,
but he will be saved(F) out of it.
8 “‘In that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty,
‘I will break the yoke(G) off their necks
and will tear off their bonds;(H)
no longer will foreigners enslave them.(I)
9 Instead, they will serve the Lord their God
and David(J) their king,(K)
whom I will raise up for them.
10 “‘So do not be afraid,(L) Jacob my servant;(M)
do not be dismayed, Israel,’
declares the Lord.
‘I will surely save(N) you out of a distant place,
your descendants from the land of their exile.
Jacob will again have peace and security,(O)
and no one will make him afraid.(P)
11 I am with you(Q) and will save you,’
declares the Lord.
‘Though I completely destroy all the nations
among which I scatter you,
I will not completely destroy(R) you.
I will discipline(S) you but only in due measure;
I will not let you go entirely unpunished.’(T)
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