Jeremiah 20:8

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.

Translations

Jeremiah 20:8 - Amplified Bible

For whenever I speak, I must cry out {and} complain; I shout, Violence and destruction! For the word of the Lord has become to me a reproach and a derision {and} has brought me insult all day long.

Jeremiah 20:8 - American Standard Version

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.

Jeremiah 20:8 - Bible in Basic English

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.

Jeremiah 20:8 - Darby Bible

For as oft as I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and spoil; for the word of Jehovah is become unto me a reproach and a derision all the day.

Jeremiah 20:8 - English Standard Version

For whenever I speak, I cry out, I shout, "Violence and destruction!" For the word of the Lord has become for me a reproach and derision all day long.

Jeremiah 20:8 - King James Version

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.

Jeremiah 20:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque cada vez que hablo, grito;
proclamo: ¡Violencia, destrucciòn!
Pues la palabra del SEÑOR ha venido a ser para mì
oprobio y escarnio cada dìa.

Jeremiah 20:8 - The Message

Jeremiah 20:8 - New American Standard Bible

For each time I speak, I cry aloud; I proclaim violence and destruction, Because for me the word of the LORD has resulted In reproach and derision all day long.

Jeremiah 20:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Porque cada vez que hablo, grito;
Proclamo: ¡Violencia, destrucciòn!
Pues la palabra del SEÑOR ha venido a ser para mì
Oprobio y escarnio cada dìa.

Jeremiah 20:8 - World English Bible

For as often as I speak, I cry out; I cry, Violence and destruction! because the word of Yahweh is made a reproach to me, and a derision, all the day.

Jeremiah 20:8 - Young's Living Translation

Because from the time I speak I cry out, `Violence and destruction,` I cry, For the word of Jehovah hath been to me For reproach and for derision all the day.

Jeremiah 20:8 - Additional Comments

Instead of prophesying now, all Jeremiah could do was to cry out at what they were doing to him - violence and destruction (e.g. vs 2).
What was it that made Jeremiah a daily reproach and who was daily mocked? It was the word of God. Jeremiah was right, and all those who mocked were wrong.

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