Jeremiah 46:17-19

Contemporary English Version

¹⁷Give the king of Egypt
this new name,
“Talks-Big-Does-Nothing.”

¹⁸Egypt, I am the true king,
    the Lord All-Powerful,
and as surely as I live,
those enemies who attack
    will tower over you
like Mount Tabor among the hills
    or Mount Carmel by the sea.
¹⁹You will be led away captive,
so pack a few things
    to bring with you.
Your capital, Memphis,
    will lie empty and in ruins.

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Jeremiah 46:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷There they will exclaim,
‘Pharaoh king of Egypt is only a loud noise;^(A)
he has missed his opportunity.^(B)’

¹⁸“As surely as I live,” declares the King,^(C)
    whose name is the Lord Almighty,
“one will come who is like Tabor^(D) among the mountains,
    like Carmel^(E) by the sea.
¹⁹Pack your belongings for exile,^(F)
    you who live in Egypt,
for Memphis^(G) will be laid waste^(H)
    and lie in ruins without inhabitant.