Berean Standard Bible
“For I will surely rescue you so that you do not fall by the sword. Because you have trusted in Me, you will escape with your life like a spoil of war, declares the LORD.’””
Jerusalem has fallen to the Babylonians, and Jeremiah's warnings have proven true. In the midst of the destruction, the text turns to Ebed-melech, an Ethiopian court official who had rescued Jeremiah from a cistern.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For I will surely rescue you so that you do not fall by the sword. Because you have trusted in Me, you will escape with your life like a spoil of war, declares the LORD.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
For I will surely save you, and you won’t fall by the sword, but you will escape with your life; because you have put your trust in me,” says Yahweh.’”
King James Version (KJV)
For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For I will surely save thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee; because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
For I will certainly let you go free, and you will not be put to the sword, but your life will be given to you out of the hands of your attackers: because you have put your faith in me, says the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque ciertamente te libraré, y no caerás á cuchillo, sino que tu vida te será por despojo, porque tuviste confianza en mí, dice Jehová.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Como recompensa por confiar en mí, yo preservaré tu vida y te guardaré a salvo.
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