Jeremiah 51:49

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Babylon must fall on account of the slain of Israel, just as the slain of all the earth have fallen because of Babylon.

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47 Therefore, behold, the days are coming when I will punish the idols of Babylon. Her entire land will suffer shame, and all her slain will lie fallen within her.

48 Then heaven and earth and all that is in them will shout for joy over Babylon because the destroyers from the north will come against her,” declares the LORD.

49 “Babylon must fall on account of the slain of Israel, just as the slain of all the earth have fallen because of Babylon.

50 You who have escaped the sword, depart and do not linger! Remember the LORD from far away, and let Jerusalem come to mind.”

51 “We are ashamed because we have heard reproach; disgrace has covered our faces, because foreigners have entered the holy places of the LORD’s house.”

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Jeremiah 51:49 in every translation

BSB Berean Standard Bible: “Babylon must fall on account of the slain of Israel, just as the slain of all the earth have fallen because of Babylon.
KJV King James Version: As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth.
WEB World English Bible: “As Babylon has caused the slain of Israel to fall, so the slain of all the land will fall at Babylon.
ASV American Standard Version: As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the land.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Even Babylon [is] to fall, ye pierced of Israel, Even they of Babylon have fallen, Ye pierced of all the earth.
DBY Darby Translation: As Babylon caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth.
WBS Webster Bible: As Babylon hath caused the slain of Israel to fall, so at Babylon shall fall the slain of all the earth.