Berean Standard Bible
“For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long.”
Jeremiah has been beaten and put in stocks for his preaching. In a raw prayer he complains to God about what his calling has cost him.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long.
World English Bible (WEB)
For as often as I speak, I cry out; I cry, “Violence and destruction!” because Yahweh’s word has been made a reproach to me, and a derision, all day.
King James Version (KJV)
For 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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For every word I say is a cry for help; I say with a loud voice, Violent behaviour and wasting: because the word of the Lord is made a shame to me and a cause of laughing all the day.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque desde que hablo, doy voces, grito, Violencia y destrucción: porque la palabra de Jehová me ha sido para afrenta y escarnio cada día.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Ni una sola vez me has permitido decirles siquiera una palabra bondadosa, todo el tiempo he tenido que anunciarles desastre, horror y destrucción. Con razón se ríen y burlan de mí y convierten mi nombre en chiste de la familia.
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