Jeremiah 31:20

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, says the LORD.

Jeremiah 31:20 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a darling child? for as often as I speak against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart yearneth for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith Jehovah.

Jeremiah 31:20 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore My heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 31:20 (BSB)

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What does Jeremiah 31:20 say?

Jeremiah 31:20 in modern King James wording reads: "Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, says the LORD."

Where is Jeremiah 31:20 found in the Bible?

Jeremiah 31:20 is verse 20 of chapter 31 of the book of Jeremiah, in the Old Testament. Jeremiah has 52 chapters.

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