Jeremiah 51:14 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The Lord of hosts has sworn by Himself, saying, Surely I will fill you with men, as with [a swarm of] locusts [who strip a land clean], and they will lift up a song and shout [of victory] over you. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The LORD of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with caterpillers; and they shall lift up a shout against thee. American Standard Version (1901) Jehovah of hosts hath sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill thee with men, as with the canker-worm; and they shall lift up a shout against thee. Common English Bible The LORD of heavenly forces has sworn by his own name: I’m going to fill your cities with soldiers like a swarm of locusts; they will celebrate their victory over you. Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord of hosts has sworn by himself, saying: "For I will fill you with men as with locusts, and they will sing a rhythmic chant against you." |