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I will pour great troubles upon you, and at last you will feel my anger.” <a href="/esv/jeremiah/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> For thus says the LORD: “Behold, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and I will bring distress on them, that they may feel it.” <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, at this time I will sling out the inhabitants of the land and bring distress upon them so that they may be captured.” <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/10.htm">King James Bible</a> For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find it so. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/10.htm">New King James Version</a> For thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will throw out at this time The inhabitants of the land, And will distress them, That they may find it so.” <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land At this time, And I will cause them distress, So that they may be found.” <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> For thus says the LORD, &#8220Behold, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land At this time, And will cause them distress, That they may be found.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For thus says the LORD, “Behold, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land At this time, And will cause them distress, That they may be found.” <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For thus says Yahweh, “Behold, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land At this time, And will cause them distress, That they may find it.” <a href="/amp/jeremiah/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For thus says the LORD; “Behold, I am slinging out at this time the people of this land, And will cause them [great] distress, That they may find it [to be as I have said].” <a href="/csb/jeremiah/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD says: Look, I am flinging away the land’s residents at this time and bringing them such distress that they will feel it. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD says: Look, I am slinging out the land&#8217s residents at this time and bringing them such distress that they will feel it. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> For thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD said these troubles will lead to your capture, and he will throw you from this land like a rock from a sling." <a href="/erv/jeremiah/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what the LORD says: I am going to throw out those who live in the land at this time and cause trouble for them so that they will feel it. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD is going to throw you out of this land; he is going to crush you until not one of you is left. The LORD has spoken. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> For this is what the LORD says: "I'm going to throw out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and I'll bring distress on them so they'll experience it." <a href="/msb/jeremiah/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD says: ?Behold, at this time I will sling out the inhabitants of the land and bring distress upon them so that they may be captured.? <a href="/net/jeremiah/10.htm">NET Bible</a> For the LORD says, "I will now throw out those who live in this land. I will bring so much trouble on them that they will actually feel it." <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For thus says the LORD, 'Look, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it.' <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them that they may find it so. <a href="/web/jeremiah/10.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh says, “Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For thus said YHWH: “Behold, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land at this time, "" And have been an adversary to them, "" So that they are found out.” <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For thus said Jehovah: Lo, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land at this time, And have been an adversary to them, So that they are found out. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For thus said Jehovah: Behold me slinging out those inhabiting the land at this once, and I pressed upon them so that they shall find.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For thus saith the Lord: Behold I will cast away far off the inhabitants of the land at this time: and I will afflict them, so that they may be found. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For thus says the Lord: “Behold, in this turn, I will cast the inhabitants of the land far away. And I will afflict them no matter where they may be found.” <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/10.htm">New American Bible</a> For thus says the LORD: Now, at this time I will sling away the inhabitants of the land; I will hem them in, that they may be taken. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For thus says the LORD: I am going to sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and I will bring distress on them, so that they shall feel it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For thus says the LORD, Behold, I will perplex the inhabitants of this land at this very time, so that they may seek me and find me. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> For thus says LORD JEHOVAH: “Behold, I entangle the inhabitants of this land at this time, that they may seek me and find me<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For thus saith the LORD: Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this time, and will distress them, that they may feel it. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will overthrow the inhabitants of this land with affliction, that thy plague may be discovered. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=3249" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/10.htm">The Coming Destruction</a> 17Gather up your belongings from this land, you who live under siege. 18<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: ḵōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">“Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">at this</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: bap·pa·‘am (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">time</a> <a href="/hebrew/7049.htm" title="7049: qō·w·lê·a‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To sling, hurl forth. A primitive root: to sling: also to carve.">I will sling out</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·wō·šə·ḇê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">the inhabitants</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/6887.htm" title="6887: wa·hă·ṣê·rō·w·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">and bring distress</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep-l:: Pro-3mp) -- ">upon them</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">so that they</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: yim·ṣā·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To attain to, find. ">may be captured.”</a> 19Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/13-13.htm">Isaiah 13:13</a> Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken from its place at the wrath of the LORD of Hosts on the day of His burning anger. <a href="/ezekiel/5-12.htm">Ezekiel 5:12</a> A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. <a href="/zechariah/14-2.htm">Zechariah 14:2</a> For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. <a href="/amos/9-9.htm">Amos 9:9</a> “For surely I will give the command, and I will shake the house of Israel among all the nations as grain is sifted in a sieve; but not a pebble will reach the ground. <a href="/isaiah/24-1.htm">Isaiah 24:1</a> Behold, the LORD lays waste the earth and leaves it in ruins. He will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants— <a href="/2_kings/25-11.htm">2 Kings 25:11</a> Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried into exile the people who remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to the king of Babylon and the rest of the population. <a href="/lamentations/1-3.htm">Lamentations 1:3</a> Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress. <a href="/ezekiel/12-15.htm">Ezekiel 12:15</a> And they will know that I am the LORD, when I disperse them among the nations and scatter them throughout the countries. <a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6</a> I will send him against a godless nation; I will dispatch him against a people destined for My rage, to take spoils and seize plunder, and to trample them down like clay in the streets. <a href="/deuteronomy/28-64.htm">Deuteronomy 28:64</a> Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Matthew 24:31</a> And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Luke 21:24</a> They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. <a href="/revelation/18-4.htm">Revelation 18:4</a> Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Matthew 13:41-42</a> The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Mark 13:27</a> And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For thus said the LORD, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find it so.I will.<a href="/jeremiah/15-1.htm">Jeremiah 15:1,2</a> Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth… <a href="/jeremiah/16-13.htm">Jeremiah 16:13</a> Therefore will I cast you out of this land into a land that ye know not, neither ye nor your fathers; and there shall ye serve other gods day and night; where I will not shew you favour.<a href="/deuteronomy/28-63.htm">Deuteronomy 28:63,64</a> And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it… that.<a href="/jeremiah/23-20.htm">Jeremiah 23:20</a> The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly.<a href="/ezekiel/6-10.htm">Ezekiel 6:10</a> And they shall know that I am the LORD, and that I have not said in vain that I would do this evil unto them.<a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Zechariah 1:6</a> But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? 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In the prophetic books, such declarations often precede a significant announcement or judgment. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, reminding the audience of His sovereignty and faithfulness.Behold, at this time: The term "behold" serves as a call to attention, indicating the importance and immediacy of the message. "At this time" suggests a specific moment in history, often associated with impending judgment or fulfillment of prophecy. This phrase indicates urgency and the nearness of the prophesied events.I will sling out the inhabitants of the land: The imagery of "slinging out" conveys a forceful and sudden removal, akin to a stone being hurled from a sling. This metaphor reflects the severity of God's judgment against the people of Judah due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience. The "land" refers to the Promised Land, which was given to the Israelites as part of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.and bring distress upon them: The distress mentioned here is a consequence of the people's sin and rebellion against God. Historically, this distress manifested through invasions, such as the Babylonian conquest, which led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of its inhabitants. Theologically, distress serves as both punishment and a call to repentance, urging the people to return to God.so that they may be captured: The capture of the inhabitants signifies the fulfillment of God's judgment through exile. This phrase highlights the inevitability of the consequences of sin. The Babylonian captivity is a historical fulfillment of this prophecy, where many Judeans were taken into exile. This event serves as a type of spiritual captivity, pointing to the need for deliverance and redemption, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers freedom from the bondage of sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. He is the one executing judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> The prophet through whom God delivers His message. Jeremiah is known for his prophecies concerning the impending judgment on Judah. 3. <a href="/topical/i/inhabitants_of_the_land.htm">Inhabitants of the Land</a> Refers to the people of Judah who are living in disobedience to God’s commands and are subject to His judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a> Specifically, the land of Judah, which is facing divine judgment due to the people's idolatry and rebellion. 5. <a href="/topical/d/distress_and_captivity.htm">Distress and Captivity</a> The consequences that God is bringing upon the people as a result of their sin, symbolizing the Babylonian exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a> God is sovereign and just in His judgments. He uses nations and events to accomplish His purposes, even when it involves discipline for His people. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Disobedience to God’s commands leads to severe consequences. The people of Judah faced exile because they turned away from God. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a> Even in judgment, God’s desire is for His people to turn back to Him. Distress is often a tool used by God to bring about repentance. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God’s Plan</a> In times of distress, believers are called to trust in God’s ultimate plan and purpose, knowing that He works all things for good for those who love Him. <a href="/topical/h/hope_beyond_judgment.htm">Hope Beyond Judgment</a> While judgment is severe, God’s promises of restoration and hope remain. Believers can find comfort in God’s faithfulness to His covenant.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 10</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_zeal.htm">Is anything too hard for the Lord?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_hosea_10_15_align_with_god's_mercy.htm">Hosea 10:15: How does the severe punishment described reconcile with portrayals of a merciful God elsewhere in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_child_sacrifice_in_ezekiel_16_20-21_credible.htm">How credible is the depiction of widespread child sacrifice in Ezekiel 16:20-21, given limited archaeological evidence for such practices in Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'hearts_far_from_me'_mean.htm">Were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed by a meteor strike?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) I will sling out.--The same bold metaphor, though not the same word, for violent expulsion, is found in the prophecy of the fate of Shebna (<a href="/isaiah/22-18.htm" title="He will surely violently turn and toss you like a ball into a large country: there shall you die, and there the chariots of your glory shall be the shame of your lord's house.">Isaiah 22:18</a>).That they may find it so.--In the Hebrew, the verb, though transitive, stands by itself, without an object. The ellipsis has been filled up either by "it," as in the English Version, i.e., may feel it in all its bitterness; or by "me," as in the Syriac version, i.e., may be led through their misery to seek and find Jehovah. The parallelism of <a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm" title="But if from there you shall seek the LORD your God, you shall find him, if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.">Deuteronomy 4:29</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm" title="And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart.">Jeremiah 29:13</a>, makes the latter meaning probable (see also <a href="/acts/17-27.htm" title="That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:">Acts 17:27</a>); but it may be suggested that the very omission of an object was intended to be suggestive in its abruptness. "They would find . . .;"what they found would depend upon themselves. A possible construction is that they (the enemy) may find them (the people besieged), but this is hardly the natural sequel of the exile of which the previous words speak.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - I will sling out; a forcible image, to express the violence of the expulsion; comp. <a href="/isaiah/22-17.htm">Isaiah 22:17, 18</a> (Ver. 17 needs correcting). At this once; rather, at this time (comp. <a href="/jeremiah/16-21.htm">Jeremiah 16:21</a>). Invasion was no novelty to the Jews, but had hitherto merely produced loss of goods rather than of personal liberty. That they may find it so; better, that they may feel it. Others supply as. the subject "Jehovah," comparing <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Psalm 32:6</a>, "In a time of finding (Authorized Version, "When thou mayest be found"). Jeremiah himself says, "Ye shall seek me, and shall find, when ye shall search for me with all your heart" (<a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a> - <a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a>). Still, these passages are hardly quite parallel, as the object of the verb can be easily supplied from the connection. The Vulgate apparently reads the text with different vowels, for it renders ut inveniantur; the Septuagint has "that thy stroke may be found." <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction this is what כֹה֙ (ḵōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Behold, הִנְנִ֥י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! at this הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, time בַּפַּ֣עַם (bap·pa·‘am) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence I will sling out קוֹלֵ֛עַ (qō·w·lê·a‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7049.htm">Strong's 7049: </a> To sling, hurl forth the inhabitants יוֹשְׁבֵ֥י (yō·wō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of the land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and bring distress on them וַהֲצֵר֥וֹתִי (wa·hă·ṣê·rō·w·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6887.htm">Strong's 6887: </a> To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped so that they לְמַ֥עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> Purpose -- intent may be captured.” יִמְצָֽאוּ׃ (yim·ṣā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/10-18.htm">Jeremiah 10:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-18.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 10:18 For thus says Yahweh Behold I will (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/10-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 10:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 10:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/10-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 10:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 10:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>