Jeremiah 4:17
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They surround her like men guarding a field, because she has rebelled against Me,” declares the LORD.
In context
15 For a voice resounds from Dan, proclaiming disaster from the hills of Ephraim.
16 Warn the nations now! Proclaim to Jerusalem: “A besieging army comes from a distant land; they raise their voices against the cities of Judah.
17 They surround her like men guarding a field, because she has rebelled against Me,” declares the LORD.
18 “Your ways and deeds have brought this upon you. This is your punishment; how bitter it is, because it pierces to the heart!”
19 My anguish, my anguish! I writhe in pain! Oh, the pain in my chest! My heart pounds within me; I cannot be silent. For I have heard the sound of the horn, the alarm of battle.
Jeremiah 4:17 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- They surround her like men guarding a field, because she has rebelled against Me,” declares the LORD.
- KJV King James Version
- As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
- WEB World English Bible
- As keepers of a field, they are against her all around, because she has been rebellious against me,’” says the LORD.
- ASV American Standard Version
- As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- As the keepers of a field They have been against her round about, For with Me she hath been rebellious, An affirmation of Jehovah.'
- DBY Darby Translation
- As keepers of a field are they against her round about; for she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
- WBS Webster Bible
- As keepers of a field they are against her on all sides; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.