Jeremiah 48:36

What does Jeremiah 48:36 mean?

A plain-English look at Jeremiah 48:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So my heart is sounding for Moab like the sound of pipes, and my heart is sounding like pipes for the men of Kir-heres: for the wealth he has got for himself has come to an end.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Therefore my heart for Moab as pipes doth sound, And my heart for men of Kir-Heres As pipes doth sound, Therefore the abundance he made did perish.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Therefore my heart shall sound for Moab like pipes and my heart shall sound like pipes for the men of the brick wall: because he hath done more than he could, therefore they have perished.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Therefore my heart shall sound for Moab like pipes, and my heart shall sound like pipes for the men of Kir-heres; because 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:

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