Jeremiah 12:8
King James Version (KJV)
Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.
In context
6 For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
7 I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.
8 Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.
9 Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour.
10 Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
Jeremiah 12:8 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.
- WEB World English Bible
- My heritage has become to me as a lion in the forest. She has uttered her voice against me. Therefore I have hated her.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- My inheritance has become to Me like a lion in the forest. She has roared against Me; therefore I hate her.
- ASV American Standard Version
- My heritage is become unto me as a lion in the forest: she hath uttered her voice against me; therefore I have hated her.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Mine inheritance hath been to Me as a lion in a forest, She gave forth against Me with her voice, Therefore I have hated her.
- DBY Darby Translation
- My heritage is become unto me as a lion in the forest; it hath raised its voice against me: therefore have I hated it.
- WBS Webster Bible
- My heritage is to me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.