Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 4:17
American Standard Version
As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
Amplified® Bible
Like keepers of a field they are against her round about, because she has been rebellious against Me, says the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
(SEE 4:16)
Darby English Version
As keepers of a field are they against her round about; for she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
Good News Bible
and will surround Jerusalem like men guarding a field, because her people have rebelled against the LORD. The LORD has spoken.
King James Version
As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
`Like watchmen of a field they are against her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD.
New International Version
They surround her like men guarding a field,
because she has rebelled against me,' "
declares the LORD.
New King James Version
Like keepers of a field they are against her all around,
Because she has been rebellious against Me,” says the LORD.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
'Like watchmen of a field they encompass her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD.
Revised Standard Version
Like keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she has rebelled against me, says the LORD.
Young's Literal Translation
As the keepers of a field They have been against her round about, For with Me she hath been rebellious, An affirmation of Jehovah.'
