Joel 1:20

“The beasts of the field crie also vnto thee: for the riuers of waters are dried vp, and the fire hath deuoured the pastures of the wildernesse.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Joel 1:20

The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- King James Version

Even the beasts of the field pant for You; For the water brooks are dried up And fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Yea, the beasts of the field pant unto thee; for the water brooks are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The beasts of the field are turning to you with desire: for the water-streams are dry and fire has put an end to the grass-lands of the waste.
- Basic English Bible

The beasts of the field also cry unto thee; for the water-courses are dried, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- Darby Bible

The beasts of the field cry also to thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- Webster's Bible

Yes, the animals of the field pant to you, for the water brooks have dried up, And the fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- World English Bible

Also the cattle of the field long for Thee, For dried up have been streams of water, And fire hath consumed comely places of a wilderness!'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Yea, the beasts of the field pant unto Thee; for the water brooks are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Joel 1:20

Wesley's Notes for Joel 1:20

1:20 Cry - They utter their complaints, their sad tones, they have a voice to cry, as well as an eye to look to God.


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