Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 6:17
American Standard Version
And I set watchmen over you, `saying', Hearken to the sound of the trumpet; but they said, We will not hearken.
Amplified® Bible
Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hear {and} obey the sound of the trumpet! But they said, We will not listen {or} obey.
Contemporary English Version
I also sent prophets to warn you of danger, but when they sounded the alarm, you paid no attention. *
Darby English Version
Also I have set watchmen over you: -- Hearken ye to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
Good News Bible
Then the LORD appointed sentries to listen for the trumpet's warning. But they said, "We will not listen."
King James Version
Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
New American Standard Bible
"And I set watchmen over you, {saying,} `Listen to the sound of the trumpet!' But they said, `We will not listen.'
New International Version
I appointed watchmen over you and said,
'Listen to the sound of the trumpet!'
But you said, 'We will not listen.'
New King James Version
Also, I set watchmen over you, saying,
‘ Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’
But they said, ‘We will not listen.’
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"And I set watchmen over you, saying,'Listen to the sound of the trumpet!' But they said, 'We will not listen.'
Revised Standard Version
I set watchmen over you, saying, 'Give heed to the sound of the trumpet!' But they said, 'We will not give heed.'
Young's Literal Translation
And I have raised up for you watchmen, Attend ye to the voice of the trumpet. And they say, `We do not attend.'
