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Jeremiah 10:21-23
International Standard Version
Jeremiah 10:21-23
International Standard Version
21 Because the shepherds are stupid[a]
and don’t seek[b] the Lord,
therefore, they don’t prosper,
and their flock is scattered.
22 The sound of a report, it’s coming now!
There is a great commotion from a land in the north
to make the towns of Judah desolate,
a refuge for jackals.”
Jeremiah’s Prayer
23 Lord, I know that a person’s life is not his to control,[c]
nor does a person establish his way in life.[d]
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 10:21 I.e. like a beast
- Jeremiah 10:21 Or inquire of
- Jeremiah 10:23 Or does not belong to him
- Jeremiah 10:23 Or step as he walks
Jeremiah 10:21-23
New International Version
Jeremiah 10:21-23
New International Version
21 The shepherds(A) are senseless(B)
and do not inquire of the Lord;(C)
so they do not prosper(D)
and all their flock is scattered.(E)
22 Listen! The report is coming—
a great commotion from the land of the north!(F)
It will make the towns of Judah desolate,(G)
a haunt of jackals.(H)
Jeremiah’s Prayer
23 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;
it is not for them to direct their steps.(I)
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