Jeremiah 4:23

King James Version (KJV)

I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.

In context

21 How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?

22 For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.

23 I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.

24 I beheld the mountains, and, lo, they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly.

25 I beheld, and, lo, there was no man, and all the birds of the heavens were fled.

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Jeremiah 4:23 in every translation

KJV King James Version: I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.
WEB World English Bible: I saw the earth and, behold, it was waste and void, and the heavens, and they had no light.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I looked at the earth, and it was formless and void; I looked to the heavens, and they had no light.
ASV American Standard Version: I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was waste and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: I looked [to] the land, and lo, waste and void, And unto the heavens, and their light is not.
DBY Darby Translation: I beheld the earth, and lo, it was waste and empty; and the heavens, and they had no light.
WBS Webster Bible: I beheld the earth, and lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.