Jeremiah 13:21

“What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Jeremiah 13:21

What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee (for thou hast taught them to be captaines and as chiefe ouer thee) shall not sorrowes take thee as a woman in trauaile?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"What will you say when He appoints over you-- And you yourself had taught them-- Former companions to be head over you? Will not pangs take hold of you Like a woman in childbirth?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

What wilt thou say, when he shall set over thee as head those whom thou hast thyself taught to be friends to thee? shall not sorrows take hold of thee, as of a woman in travail?
- American Standard Version (1901)

What will you say when he puts over you those whom you yourself have made your friends? will not pains take you like a woman in childbirth?
- Basic English Bible

What wilt thou say when he shall visit thee, since thou thyself hast trained them to be princes in chief over thee? Shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?
- Darby Bible

What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?
- Webster's Bible

What will you say, when he shall set over you as head those whom you have yourself taught to be friends to you? shall not sorrows take hold of you, as of a woman in travail?
- World English Bible

What dost thou say, when He looketh after thee? And thou -- thou hast taught them [to be] over thee -- leaders for head? Do not pangs seize thee as a travailing woman?
- Youngs Literal Bible

What wilt thou say, when He shall set the friends over thee as head, whom thou thyself hast trained against thee? Shall not pangs take hold of thee, as of a woman in travail?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Jeremiah 13:21

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 13:21


13:21 What wilt thou say - Thou wilt have nothing to say, but be wholly confounded when God shall visit thee with this sore judgment, for by thy so often calling them to thy assistance, thou hast taught them to be captains over thee.


View more Jeremiah 13:21 meaning, interpretation, and commentary...

Jeremiah 13:21 meaning
 

Discussion for Jeremiah 13

View All