Jeremiah 49:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)““For behold, I will make you small among nations, despised among men.”
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BSBPD
““For behold, I will make you small among nations, despised among men.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“For, lo, I will make thee small among the heathen, and despised among men.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“For, behold, I have made thee small among the nations, and despised among men.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“For, lo, little I have made thee among nations, Despised among men.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Jeremiah 49:15 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 2:7The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
- 1 Samuel 2:30Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I did indeed say that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever. But now the LORD declares: Far be it from Me! For I will honor those who honor Me, but those who despise Me will be disdained.
- Psalms 53:5There they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who besieged you. You put them to shame, for God has despised them.
- Obadiah 1:2“Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you will be deeply despised.
- Micah 7:10Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame— she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets.
- Luke 1:51He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).
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