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Jeremiah 4:17

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17They have her surroundeda

like those who guard a field,

because she has rebelled against me.b

This is the Lord’s declaration.

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Cross references

  1. a2Kg 25:1–4
  2. bIs 1:20

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Like keepers of a field are they against her all around,

because she has rebelled against me,

declares the Lord.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

They surround her like men guarding a field,

because she has rebelled against me,’ ”

declares the Lord.

NLTNew Living Translation

They surround Jerusalem like watchmen around a field,

for my people have rebelled against me,”

says the Lord.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Like watchers of a field they were against her from all around,

because she has rebelled against me,” declares Yahweh.

KJV 1900King James Version

As keepers of a field, are they against her round about;

Because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord.