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Friday, June 27th, 2025
the Week of Proper 7 / Ordinary 12
the Week of Proper 7 / Ordinary 12
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New Century Version
Jeremiah 51:52
So the Lord says, "The time is coming soon when I will punish the idols of Babylon. Wounded people will cry with pain all over that land.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore, look, the days are coming—
Therefore, look, the days are coming—
Hebrew Names Version
Therefore, behold, the days come, says the LORD, that I will execute judgment on her engraved images; and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
Therefore, behold, the days come, says the LORD, that I will execute judgment on her engraved images; and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
King James Version
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.
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.
English Standard Version
"Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord , when I will execute judgment upon her images, and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
"Therefore, behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord , when I will execute judgment upon her images, and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
New American Standard Bible
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "When I will punish her idols, And the mortally wounded will groan throughout her land.
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "When I will punish her idols, And the mortally wounded will groan throughout her land.
Amplified Bible
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "When I will judge and punish the idols [of Babylon], And throughout her land the mortally wounded will groan."
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "When I will judge and punish the idols [of Babylon], And throughout her land the mortally wounded will 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 shall groan.
Therefore, behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will execute judgment on her engraved images; and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Wherefore behold, the dayes come, sayth the Lord, that I will visite her grauen images, and through all her land the wounded shal grone.
Wherefore behold, the dayes come, sayth the Lord, that I will visite her grauen images, and through all her land the wounded shal grone.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "When I will punish her idols, And the mortally wounded will groan throughout her land.
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "When I will punish her idols, And the mortally wounded will groan throughout her land.
Legacy Standard Bible
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," declares Yahweh,"When I will punish her graven images,And the mortally wounded will groan throughout her land.
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," declares Yahweh,"When I will punish her graven images,And the mortally wounded will groan throughout her land.
Berean Standard Bible
"Therefore, behold, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will punish her idols, and throughout her land the wounded will groan.
"Therefore, behold, the days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will punish her idols, and throughout her land the wounded will groan.
Contemporary English Version
Soon I will send a war to punish Babylon's idols and leave its wounded people moaning everywhere.
Soon I will send a war to punish Babylon's idols and leave its wounded people moaning everywhere.
Complete Jewish Bible
"Therefore," says Adonai , "the days are coming when I will pass judgment on her idols, and the wounded will groan throughout her land.
"Therefore," says Adonai , "the days are coming when I will pass judgment on her idols, and the wounded will groan throughout her land.
Darby Translation
—Therefore behold, days come, saith Jehovah, that I will punish her graven images; and throughout her land the wounded shall groan.
—Therefore behold, days come, saith Jehovah, that I will punish her graven images; and throughout her land the wounded shall groan.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord says, "The time is coming, when I will punish the idols of Babylon. At that time wounded people will cry with pain everywhere in that country.
The Lord says, "The time is coming, when I will punish the idols of Babylon. At that time wounded people will cry with pain everywhere in that country.
George Lamsa Translation
Therefore, behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will bring punishment upon Babylon and destruction upon her graven images; and her slain shall fall throughout her land.
Therefore, behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will bring punishment upon Babylon and destruction upon her graven images; and her slain shall fall throughout her land.
Good News Translation
So then, I say that the time is coming when I will deal with Babylon's idols, and the wounded will groan throughout the country.
So then, I say that the time is coming when I will deal with Babylon's idols, and the wounded will groan throughout the country.
Lexham English Bible
"Therefore look, days are coming," declares Yahweh, "and I will punish her images, and the fatally wounded will sigh through all her land.
"Therefore look, days are coming," declares Yahweh, "and I will punish her images, and the fatally wounded will sigh through all her land.
Literal Translation
So, behold, the days are coming, says Jehovah, that I will punish on her idols, and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
So, behold, the days are coming, says Jehovah, that I will punish on her idols, and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Wherfore beholde (saieth the LORDE) the tyme commeth, that I wil vyset the ymages of Babilon, and thorow the whole lode they shal mourne and fall.
Wherfore beholde (saieth the LORDE) the tyme commeth, that I wil vyset the ymages of Babilon, and thorow the whole lode they shal mourne and fall.
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.
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.
Bible in Basic English
For this reason, see, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will send punishment on her images; and through all her land the wounded will be crying out in pain.
For this reason, see, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will send punishment on her images; and through all her land the wounded will be crying out in pain.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.
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.
King James Version (1611)
Wherfore behold, the dayes come, saith the Lord, that I will do iudgment vpon her grauen images, and through all her land the wounded shall grone.
Wherfore behold, the dayes come, saith the Lord, that I will do iudgment vpon her grauen images, and through all her land the wounded shall grone.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Wherfore, beholde saith the Lorde, the tyme commeth that I wyll visite the images of Babylon, and through the whole lande they shall mourne and fall.
Wherfore, beholde saith the Lorde, the tyme commeth that I wyll visite the images of Babylon, and through the whole lande they shall mourne and fall.
English Revised Version
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.
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.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor lo! daies comen, seith the Lord, and Y schal visite on the grauun ymagis of Babiloyne, and in al the lond therof a woundid man schal loowe.
Therfor lo! daies comen, seith the Lord, and Y schal visite on the grauun ymagis of Babiloyne, and in al the lond therof a woundid man schal loowe.
Update Bible Version
Therefore, look, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will execute judgment on her graven images; and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
Therefore, look, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will execute judgment on her graven images; and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
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.
New English Translation
Yes, but the time will certainly come," says the Lord , "when I will punish her idols. Throughout her land the mortally wounded will groan.
Yes, but the time will certainly come," says the Lord , "when I will punish her idols. Throughout her land the mortally wounded will groan.
New King James Version
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will bring judgment on her carved images, And throughout all her land the wounded shall groan.
"Therefore behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will bring judgment on her carved images, And throughout all her land the wounded shall groan.
New Living Translation
"Yes," says the Lord , "but the time is coming when I will destroy Babylon's idols. The groans of her wounded people will be heard throughout the land.
"Yes," says the Lord , "but the time is coming when I will destroy Babylon's idols. The groans of her wounded people will be heard throughout the land.
New Life Bible
"But the days are coming," says the Lord, "when I will punish her false gods. And those who are hurt will cry in pain through all her land.
"But the days are coming," says the Lord, "when I will punish her false gods. And those who are hurt will cry in pain through all her land.
New Revised Standard
Therefore the time is surely coming, says the Lord , when I will punish her idols, and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
Therefore the time is surely coming, says the Lord , when I will punish her idols, and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Therefore, lo! days are coming, Declareth Yahweh, When I will bring punishment upon her images; And throughout all her land, stroll the pierced one groan.
Therefore, lo! days are coming, Declareth Yahweh, When I will bring punishment upon her images; And throughout all her land, stroll the pierced one groan.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will visit her graven things, and in all her land the wounded shall groan:
Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, and I will visit her graven things, and in all her land the wounded shall groan:
Revised Standard Version
"Therefore, behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will execute judgment upon her images, and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
"Therefore, behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will execute judgment upon her images, and through all her land the wounded shall groan.
Young's Literal Translation
Therefore, lo, days are coming, An affirmation of Jehovah, And I have seen after its graven images, And in all its land groan doth the wounded.
Therefore, lo, days are coming, An affirmation of Jehovah, And I have seen after its graven images, And in all its land groan doth the wounded.
THE MESSAGE
"I know, but trust me: The time is coming" — God 's Decree— "When I will bring doom on her no-god idols, and all over this land her wounded will groan. Even if Babylon climbed a ladder to the moon and pulled up the ladder so that no one could get to her, That wouldn't stop me. I'd make sure my avengers would reach her." God 's Decree.
"I know, but trust me: The time is coming" — God 's Decree— "When I will bring doom on her no-god idols, and all over this land her wounded will groan. Even if Babylon climbed a ladder to the moon and pulled up the ladder so that no one could get to her, That wouldn't stop me. I'd make sure my avengers would reach her." God 's Decree.
Contextual Overview
1 This is what the Lord says: "I will soon cause a destroying wind to blow against Babylon and the Babylonian people. 2 I will send foreign people to destroy Babylon like a wind that blows chaff away. They will destroy the land. Armies will surround the city when the day of disaster comes upon her. 3 Don't let the Babylonian soldiers prepare their bows to shoot. Don't even let them put on their armor. Don't feel sorry for the young men of Babylon, but completely destroy her army. 4 They will be killed in the land of the Babylonians and will die in her streets. 5 The Lord God All-Powerful did not leave Israel and Judah, even though they were completely guilty in the presence of the Holy One of Israel. 6 "Run away from Babylon and save your lives! Don't stay and be killed because of Babylon's sins. It is time for the Lord to punish Babylon; he will give Babylon the punishment she deserves. 7 Babylon was like a gold cup in the Lord 's hand that made the whole earth drunk. The nations drank Babylon's wine, so they went crazy. 8 Babylon has suddenly fallen and been broken. Cry for her! Get balm for her pain, and maybe she can be healed. 9 "Foreigners in Babylon say, ‘We tried to heal Babylon, but she cannot be healed. So let us leave her and each go to his own country. Babylon's punishment is as high as the sky; it reaches to the clouds.' 10 "The people of Judah say, ‘The Lord has shown us to be right. Come, let us tell in Jerusalem what the Lord our God has done.'
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
that I: Jeremiah 51:47, Jeremiah 50:38
her graven images: This was verified when Xerxes destroyed all the temples of Babylon, bc 479.
the wounded: Isaiah 13:15, Isaiah 13:16, Ezekiel 30:24, Daniel 5:30, Daniel 5:31
Reciprocal: Isaiah 21:9 - all Isaiah 46:1 - Bel Jeremiah 50:2 - her idols Luke 10:30 - wounded
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Wherefore, behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will do judgment upon her graven images,.... Destroy their gods, who have reproached the God of Israel, and profaned his sanctuaries; and for that reason; :-; it is an answer to the objection and complaint of the Jews, and is designed for their comfort and encouragement:
and through all her land the wounded shall groan; because of their wounds and pain; and which their idols could not cure, ease, or prevent.
