Jeremiah
King James Version (KJV)
Jeremiah 48:20
“Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,”
King James Version (KJV)
Jeremiah 48:20 Context
17All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod! 18Thou daughter that dost inhabit Dibon, come down from thy glory, and sit in thirst; for the spoiler of Moab shall come upon thee, and he shall destroy thy strong holds. 19O inhabitant of Aroer, stand by the way, and espy; ask him that fleeth, and her that escapeth, and say, What is done? 20Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled, 21And judgment is come upon the plain country; upon Holon, and upon Jahazah, and upon Mephaath, 22And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Bethdiblathaim, 23And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Bethgamul, and upon Bethmeon,
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Other Translations
Moab is confounded, for it is broken downe: howle and cry, tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Moab has been put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out; Declare by the Arnon That Moab has been destroyed.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell ye it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Moab has been put to shame, she is broken: make loud sounds of grief, crying out for help; give the news in Arnon, that Moab has been made waste.
- Basic English Bible
Moab is put to shame; for he is broken down: howl and cry; tell it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
- Darby Bible
Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
- Webster's Bible
Moab is disappointed; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
- World English Bible
Put to shame hath been Moab, For it hath been broken down, Howl and cry, declare ye in Arnon, For spoiled is Moab,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Moab is put to shame, for it is dismayed; wail and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Moab has been put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out; Declare by the Arnon That Moab has been destroyed.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Moab is put to shame; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell ye it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Moab has been put to shame, she is broken: make loud sounds of grief, crying out for help; give the news in Arnon, that Moab has been made waste.
- Basic English Bible
Moab is put to shame; for he is broken down: howl and cry; tell it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
- Darby Bible
Moab is confounded; for it is broken down: howl and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
- Webster's Bible
Moab is disappointed; for it is broken down: wail and cry; tell it by the Arnon, that Moab is laid waste.
- World English Bible
Put to shame hath been Moab, For it hath been broken down, Howl and cry, declare ye in Arnon, For spoiled is Moab,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Moab is put to shame, for it is dismayed; wail and cry; tell ye it in Arnon, that Moab is spoiled.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 48:20
48:20 Arnon - Arnon was the name of a river; it was the border of Moab: probably the adjacent country or city might take its name from the river.