Jeremiah 48:36

Jeremiah chapter 48 · verse 36 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Therefore my heart soundeth for Moab like pipes, and my heart soundeth like pipes for the men of Kir-heres: therefore the abundance that he hath gotten is perished.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Therefore mine heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, and mine heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kir–heres: because the riches that he hath gotten are perished.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Therefore my heart soundeth for Moab like pipes, and my heart soundeth like pipes for the men of Kir-heres: therefore the abundance that he hath gotten is perished.

Context

v.35Moreover I will cause to cease in Moab, saith Jehovah, him that offereth in the high place, and him that burneth incense to his gods.

v.36This passage

v.37For every head is bald, and every beard clipped: upon all the hands are cuttings, and upon the loins sackcloth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 18:11
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, And as a high wall in his own imagination.
James 5:2
Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.
Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
Isaiah 16:11
Wherefore my heart soundeth like a harp for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kir-heres.
Proverbs 11:4
Riches profit not in the day of wrath; But righteousness delivereth from death.
Ecclesiastes 5:13
There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt: