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Berean Standard Bible

“Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.”

Jeremiah 31:13

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In the same passage of consolation, Jeremiah describes the mood of the returning community.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then the virgin will rejoice in the dance; the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

King James Version (KJV)

Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, both young men and old together: for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then the virgin will have joy in the dance, and the young men and the old will be glad: for I will have their weeping turned into joy, I will give them comfort and make them glad after their sorrow.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces la virgen se holgará en la danza, los mozos y los viejos juntamente; y su lloro tornaré en gozo, y los consolaré, y los alegraré de su dolor.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Las doncellas danzarán de gozo y los hombres —viejos y jóvenes— participarán en la alegría; porque transformaré su aflicción en gozo, los confortaré y los haré alegrarse, porque el cautiverio con todos sus dolores quedará atrás.

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