Jeremiah 5:6
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King James Version (modern wording)
Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goes out thence shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased.
Jeremiah 5:6 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, a wolf of the evenings shall destroy them, a leopard shall watch against their cities; every one that goeth out thence shall be torn in pieces; because their transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased.
Jeremiah 5:6 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Therefore a lion from the forest will strike them down, a wolf from the desert will ravage them. A leopard will lie in wait near their cities, and everyone who ventures out will be torn to pieces. For their rebellious acts are many, and their unfaithful deeds are numerous.
Jeremiah 5:6 (BSB)
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What does Jeremiah 5:6 say?
Jeremiah 5:6 in modern King James wording reads: "Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goes out thence shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased."
Where is Jeremiah 5:6 found in the Bible?
Jeremiah 5:6 is verse 6 of chapter 5 of the book of Jeremiah, in the Old Testament. Jeremiah has 52 chapters.
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