Joel 1:20

“The beasts of the field cry also unto thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

The beasts of the field crie also vnto thee: for the riuers of waters are dried vp, and the fire hath deuoured the pastures of the wildernesse.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Even the beasts of the field pant for You; For the water brooks are dried up And fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Yea, the beasts of the field pant unto thee; for the water brooks are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The beasts of the field are turning to you with desire: for the water-streams are dry and fire has put an end to the grass-lands of the waste.
- Basic English Bible

The beasts of the field also cry unto thee; for the water-courses are dried, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- Darby Bible

The beasts of the field cry also to thee: for the rivers of waters are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- Webster's Bible

Yes, the animals of the field pant to you, for the water brooks have dried up, And the fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- World English Bible

Also the cattle of the field long for Thee, For dried up have been streams of water, And fire hath consumed comely places of a wilderness!'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Yea, the beasts of the field pant unto Thee; for the water brooks are dried up, and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Joel 1:20


1:20 Cry - They utter their complaints, their sad tones, they have a voice to cry, as well as an eye to look to God.


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