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Jeremiah 4:8
The Lord is angry with us, so put on sackcloth and cry out loud!
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Christian Standard Bible®
Because of this, put on sackcloth;mourn and wail,for the Lord’s burning angerhas not turned away from us.
Because of this, put on sackcloth;mourn and wail,for the Lord’s burning angerhas not turned away from us.
Hebrew Names Version
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of the LORD hasn't turned back from us.
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of the LORD hasn't turned back from us.
King James Version
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the Lord is not turned back from us.
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the Lord is not turned back from us.
English Standard Version
For this put on sackcloth, lament and wail, for the fierce anger of the Lord has not turned back from us."
For this put on sackcloth, lament and wail, for the fierce anger of the Lord has not turned back from us."
New American Standard Bible
"For this, put on sackcloth, Mourn and wail; For the fierce anger of the LORD Has not turned away from us."
"For this, put on sackcloth, Mourn and wail; For the fierce anger of the LORD Has not turned away from us."
New Century Version
So put on rough cloth, show how sad you are, and cry loudly. The terrible anger of the Lord has not turned away from us.
So put on rough cloth, show how sad you are, and cry loudly. The terrible anger of the Lord has not turned away from us.
Amplified Bible
"For this reason, put on sackcloth [for mourning], Lament (mourn with expressions of grief for the dead) and wail, For the fierce anger of the LORD Has not turned back from us."
"For this reason, put on sackcloth [for mourning], Lament (mourn with expressions of grief for the dead) and wail, For the fierce anger of the LORD Has not turned back from us."
World English Bible
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Yahweh hasn't turned back from us.
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Yahweh hasn't turned back from us.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Wherefore girde you with sackecloth: lament, and howle, for the fierce wrath of the Lord is not turned backe from vs.
Wherefore girde you with sackecloth: lament, and howle, for the fierce wrath of the Lord is not turned backe from vs.
Legacy Standard Bible
For this, I gird myself with sackcloth,Lament and wail;For the burning anger of YahwehHas not turned back from us."
For this, I gird myself with sackcloth,Lament and wail;For the burning anger of YahwehHas not turned back from us."
Berean Standard Bible
So put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us."
So put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us."
Contemporary English Version
Then I said to the people of Israel, "Put on sackcloth! Mourn and cry out, ‘The Lord is still angry with us.'"
Then I said to the people of Israel, "Put on sackcloth! Mourn and cry out, ‘The Lord is still angry with us.'"
Complete Jewish Bible
So wrap yourselves in sackcloth, lament and wail, for Adonai 's fierce anger has not turned away from us.
So wrap yourselves in sackcloth, lament and wail, for Adonai 's fierce anger has not turned away from us.
Darby Translation
For this, gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl! for the fierce anger of Jehovah is not turned away from us.
For this, gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl! for the fierce anger of Jehovah is not turned away from us.
George Lamsa Translation
For this gird yourself with sackcloth, mourn and lament; for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from you.
For this gird yourself with sackcloth, mourn and lament; for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from you.
Good News Translation
So put on sackcloth, and weep and wail because the fierce anger of the Lord has not turned away from Judah.
So put on sackcloth, and weep and wail because the fierce anger of the Lord has not turned away from Judah.
Lexham English Bible
Because of this gird yourselves with sackcloth, lament and wail, for the burning anger of Yahweh has not turned back from us.
Because of this gird yourselves with sackcloth, lament and wail, for the burning anger of Yahweh has not turned back from us.
Literal Translation
Clothe yourselves with sackcloth for this, wail and howl. For the fierce anger of Jehovah has not turned back from us.
Clothe yourselves with sackcloth for this, wail and howl. For the fierce anger of Jehovah has not turned back from us.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Wherfore gyrde youre selues aboute wt sack cloth, mourne, and wepe, for the fearfull wrath of the LORDE shal not be withdrawen from you.
Wherfore gyrde youre selues aboute wt sack cloth, mourne, and wepe, for the fearfull wrath of the LORDE shal not be withdrawen from you.
American Standard Version
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Jehovah is not turned back from us.
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Jehovah is not turned back from us.
Bible in Basic English
For this put on haircloth, with weeping and loud crying: for the burning wrath of the Lord is not turned back from us.
For this put on haircloth, with weeping and loud crying: for the burning wrath of the Lord is not turned back from us.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
King James Version (1611)
For this gird you with sackcloth; lament and howle: for the fierce anger of the Lord is not turned backe from vs.
For this gird you with sackcloth; lament and howle: for the fierce anger of the Lord is not turned backe from vs.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Wherfore girde your selues about with sackcloth, mourne and weepe: for the fearefull wrath of the Lorde is not withdrawen from vs.
Wherfore girde your selues about with sackcloth, mourne and weepe: for the fearefull wrath of the Lorde is not withdrawen from vs.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
For these things gird yourselves with sackclothes, and lament, and howl: for the anger of the Lord is not turned away from you.
For these things gird yourselves with sackclothes, and lament, and howl: for the anger of the Lord is not turned away from you.
English Revised Version
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
On this thing girde you with heiris; weile ye, and yelle, for the wraththe of the strong veniaunce of the Lord is not turned awei fro you.
On this thing girde you with heiris; weile ye, and yelle, for the wraththe of the strong veniaunce of the Lord is not turned awei fro you.
Update Bible Version
For this gird yourselves with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Yahweh has not turned back from us.
For this gird yourselves with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of Yahweh has not turned back from us.
Webster's Bible Translation
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl for the fierce anger of the LORD is not turned back from us.
New English Translation
So put on sackcloth! Mourn and wail, saying, ‘The fierce anger of the Lord has not turned away from us!'"
So put on sackcloth! Mourn and wail, saying, ‘The fierce anger of the Lord has not turned away from us!'"
New King James Version
For this, clothe yourself with sackcloth, Lament and wail. For the fierce anger of the LORD Has not turned back from us.
For this, clothe yourself with sackcloth, Lament and wail. For the fierce anger of the LORD Has not turned back from us.
New Living Translation
So put on clothes of mourning and weep with broken hearts, for the fierce anger of the Lord is still upon us.
So put on clothes of mourning and weep with broken hearts, for the fierce anger of the Lord is still upon us.
New Life Bible
Cover yourselves with cloth made from hair because of this. Cry out in sorrow. For the burning anger of the Lord has not turned away from us.
Cover yourselves with cloth made from hair because of this. Cry out in sorrow. For the burning anger of the Lord has not turned away from us.
New Revised Standard
Because of this put on sackcloth, lament and wail: "The fierce anger of the Lord has not turned away from us."
Because of this put on sackcloth, lament and wail: "The fierce anger of the Lord has not turned away from us."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
On this account, gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl, - Because the glow of the anger of Yahweh hath not turned from us.
On this account, gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl, - Because the glow of the anger of Yahweh hath not turned from us.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For this gird yourselves with haircloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the Lord is not turned away from us.
For this gird yourselves with haircloth, lament and howl: for the fierce anger of the Lord is not turned away from us.
Revised Standard Version
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned back from us."
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and wail; for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned back from us."
Young's Literal Translation
For this, gird on sackcloth, lament and howl, For the fierce anger of Jehovah hath not turned back from us.
For this, gird on sackcloth, lament and howl, For the fierce anger of Jehovah hath not turned back from us.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"For this, put on sackcloth, Lament and wail; For the fierce anger of the LORD Has not turned back from us."
"For this, put on sackcloth, Lament and wail; For the fierce anger of the LORD Has not turned back from us."
Contextual Overview
5 "Give this message to the people of Judah: Tell everyone in the city of Jerusalem: ‘Blow the trumpet all over the country.' Shout out loud and say, ‘Come together! Let us all escape to the strong cities for protection.' 6 Raise the signal flag toward Zion. Run for your lives! Don't wait! Do this because I am bringing disaster from the north. I am bringing terrible destruction." 7 A lion has come out of his cave. A destroyer of nations has begun to march. He has left his home to destroy your land. Your towns will be destroyed. There will be no one left to live in them. 8 The Lord is angry with us, so put on sackcloth and cry out loud! 9 The Lord says, "When this happens, the king and his officers will lose their courage. The priests will be filled with fear, and the prophets will be shocked." 10 Then I, Jeremiah, said, "Lord God , you have tricked the people of Judah and Jerusalem. You said to them, ‘You will have peace.' But now the sword is pointing at their throats!" 11 At that time this message will be given to the people of Judah and Jerusalem: "A hot wind blows from the bare hills. It comes from the desert to my people. It is not like the gentle wind that is used to separate the grain from the chaff. 12 It is a stronger wind than that, and it comes from me. Now I will announce my judgment against the people of Judah." 13 Look! The enemy rises up like a cloud. His chariots look like a windstorm. His horses are faster than eagles. It will be very bad for us! We are ruined! 14 People of Jerusalem, wash the evil from your hearts. Make your hearts pure so that you can be saved. Don't continue making evil plans.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
gird: Jeremiah 6:26, Isaiah 15:3, Isaiah 22:12, Isaiah 32:11, Joel 2:12, Joel 2:13, Amos 8:10
howl: Jeremiah 48:20, Isaiah 13:6, Isaiah 15:2, Isaiah 15:3, Ezekiel 21:12, Ezekiel 30:2
the: Isaiah 5:25, Isaiah 9:12, Isaiah 9:17, Isaiah 9:21, Isaiah 10:4
Reciprocal: Isaiah 3:24 - a girding Jeremiah 25:34 - Howl Jeremiah 25:36 - General Jeremiah 49:3 - gird Joel 1:5 - weep Joel 1:13 - Gird Habakkuk 1:6 - I raise Zephaniah 1:11 - Howl Romans 4:15 - Because James 5:1 - weep
Cross-References
Genesis 4:3
At harvest time, Cain brought a gift to the Lord . He brought some of the food that he grew from the ground, but Abel brought some animals from his flock. He chose some of his best sheep and brought the best parts from them. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift.
At harvest time, Cain brought a gift to the Lord . He brought some of the food that he grew from the ground, but Abel brought some animals from his flock. He chose some of his best sheep and brought the best parts from them. The Lord accepted Abel and his gift.
Genesis 4:6
The Lord asked Cain, "Why are you angry? Why does your face look sad?
The Lord asked Cain, "Why are you angry? Why does your face look sad?
Genesis 4:9
Later, the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" Cain answered, "I don't know. Is it my job to watch over my brother?"
Later, the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" Cain answered, "I don't know. Is it my job to watch over my brother?"
Genesis 4:10
Then the Lord said, "What have you done? You killed your brother and the ground opened up to take his blood from your hands. Now his blood is shouting to me from the ground. So you will be cursed from this ground.
Then the Lord said, "What have you done? You killed your brother and the ground opened up to take his blood from your hands. Now his blood is shouting to me from the ground. So you will be cursed from this ground.
Genesis 4:12
Now when you work the soil, the ground will not help your plants grow. You will not have a home in this land. You will wander from place to place."
Now when you work the soil, the ground will not help your plants grow. You will not have a home in this land. You will wander from place to place."
Genesis 4:15
Then the Lord said to Cain, "No, if anyone kills you, I will punish that person much, much more." Then the Lord put a mark on Cain to show that no one should kill him.
Then the Lord said to Cain, "No, if anyone kills you, I will punish that person much, much more." Then the Lord put a mark on Cain to show that no one should kill him.
Genesis 4:24
The punishment for killing Cain was very bad. But the punishment for killing me will be many times worse!"
The punishment for killing Cain was very bad. But the punishment for killing me will be many times worse!"
Genesis 4:26
Seth also had a son. He named him Enosh. At that time people began to pray to the Lord .
Seth also had a son. He named him Enosh. At that time people began to pray to the Lord .
2 Samuel 3:27
When Abner arrived at Hebron, Joab met him in the gateway, pulled him aside to talk in private, and then stabbed him in the stomach. So he got his revenge against Abner. Joab killed Abner because Abner had killed Joab's brother Asahel.
When Abner arrived at Hebron, Joab met him in the gateway, pulled him aside to talk in private, and then stabbed him in the stomach. So he got his revenge against Abner. Joab killed Abner because Abner had killed Joab's brother Asahel.
2 Samuel 14:6
I had two sons. They were out in the field fighting. There was no one to stop them. One son killed the other son.
I had two sons. They were out in the field fighting. There was no one to stop them. One son killed the other son.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For this gird you with sackcloth, lament and howl,.... That is, because of this destruction threatened, which was so near at hand, and so sure and certain:
for the fierce anger of the Lord is not turned back from us. The Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions, render it "from you" and some render it "from it" u; from his purpose and design to destroy the Jews. Jarchi interprets this of Josiah, and his times, who, though he turned to the Lord with all his heart, yet the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his wrath and anger against Judah, 2 Kings 23:25.
u ממנו "ab illo", i.e. "ab illo proposito", Cocceius; "ab eo", Montanus.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Is not turned ... - As long as their sins are unrepented of, so long must their punishment continue.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Jeremiah 4:8. Lament and howl — הילילו heililu. The aboriginal Irish had a funeral song called the Caoinian, still continued among their descendants, one part of which is termed the ulaloo: this is sung responsively or alternately, and is accompanied with a full chorus of sighs and groans. It has been thought that Ireland was originally peopled by the Phoenicians: if so, this will account for the similarity of many words and customs among both these people.
