Jeremiah 20:8 - Common English BibleEvery time I open my mouth, I cry out and say, “Violence and destruction!” The LORD’s word has brought me nothing but insult and injury, constantly. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionFor whenever I speak, I must cry out and complain; I shout, Violence and destruction! For the word of the Lord has become to me a reproach and a derision and has brought me insult all day long. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)For as often as I speak, I cry out; I cry, Violence and destruction! because the word of Jehovah is made a reproach unto me, and a derision, all the day. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionFor I speak now as I have long spoken: crying out against iniquity and proclaiming devastation. And the word of the Lord has been made into a reproach against me and a derision, all day long. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionFor I am speaking now this long time, crying out against iniquity and I often proclaim devistation: and the word of the Lord is made a reproach to me and a derision, all the day. See the chapter |