Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 31:2
American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah, The people that were left of the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.
Amplified® Bible
Thus says the Lord: The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness [place of exile]--when Israel sought to find rest.
Contemporary English Version
In the desert I was kind to those who escaped death. I gave them peace, and when the time is right, I'll do the same for you. I, the LORD, have spoken.
Darby English Version
Thus saith Jehovah: The people [that were] left of the sword have found grace in the wilderness, [even] Israel, when I go to give him rest.
Good News Bible
In the desert I showed mercy to those people who had escaped death. When the people of Israel longed for rest,
King James Version
Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.
New American Standard Bible
Thus says the LORD, "The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness-- Israel, when it went to find its rest."
New International Version
This is what the LORD says:
"The people who survive the sword
will find favor in the desert;
I will come to give rest to Israel."
New King James Version
Thus says the LORD:
“ The people who survived the sword
Found grace in the wilderness—
Israel, when I went to give him rest.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Thus says the LORD, "The people who survived the sword Found grace in the wilderness-- Israel, when it went to find its rest."
Revised Standard Version
Thus says the LORD: "The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest,
Young's Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah: Found grace in the wilderness Hath a people remaining from the sword Going to cause it to rest -- Israel.