Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I will make you as strong as a wall to these people, a fortified wall of bronze. They will attack you, but they will not be able to overcome you. For I will be with you to rescue you and deliver you," says the Lord.
New American Standard Bible
A fortified wall of bronze;
And though they fight against you,
They will not prevail over you;
For
And deliver you,” declares the Lord.
King James Version
And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brasen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
Holman Bible
to this people.
They will fight against you
but will not overcome you,
for I am with you
to save you and deliver you.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
International Standard Version
I'll make you a fortified wall of bronze to this people. They'll fight against you, but they won't prevail against you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you,"
A Conservative Version
And I will make thee to this people a fortified brazen wall. And they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee. For I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, says LORD.
American Standard Version
And I will make thee unto this people a fortified brazen wall; and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.
Amplified
“And I will make you to this people
A fortified wall of bronze;
They will fight against you,
But they will not prevail over you,
For I am with you [always] to save you
And
Bible in Basic English
And I will make you a strong wall of brass to this people; they will be fighting against you, but they will not overcome you: for I am with you to keep you safe, says the Lord.
Darby Translation
And I will make thee unto this people a strong brazen wall; and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee, to save thee and to deliver thee, saith Jehovah;
Julia Smith Translation
And I gave thee to this people for a wall of brass, fortified: and they shall war against thee, and they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, says Jehovah.
King James 2000
And I will make you unto this people a fortified bronze wall: and they shall fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you: for I am with you to save you and to deliver you, says the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And I will make you to this people a wall of fortified bronze, and they will fight against you, but they will not prevail over you, for I [am] with you, to save you, and to deliver you," {declares} Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
And I will make you to this people a fortified wall of bronze; and they shall fight against you, but they shall not overcome you; for I am with you to save you and to deliver you, says Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and so shall I make thee a strong wall of steel against this people. They shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail. For I myself will be with thee, to help thee, and deliver thee, sayeth the LORD.
New Heart English Bible
I will make you to this people a fortified bronze wall; and they shall fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you; for I am with you to save you and to deliver you," says the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
So will I make thee to this people a wall of bronze, fortified, When they fight against thee, they shall not prevail against thee, - For with thee, am, I, to save thee and to deliver thee, Declareth Yahweh;
Webster
And I will make thee to this people a fortified brazen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
World English Bible
I will make you to this people a fortified bronze wall; and they shall fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you; for I am with you to save you and to deliver you, says Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I have made thee to this people For a wall -- brazen -- fenced, And they have fought against thee, And they do not prevail against thee, For with thee am I to save thee, And to deliver thee -- an affirmation of Jehovah,
Themes
Brass » Illustrative of » Strength given to saints
Walls » Were probably often strengthened with plates of iron or brass
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 15:20
Prayers for Jeremiah 15:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jeremiah Told To Repent
19 Because of this, the Lord said, "You must repent of such words and thoughts! If you do, I will restore you to the privilege of serving me. If you say what is worthwhile instead of what is worthless, I will again allow you to be my spokesman. They must become as you have been. You must not become like them. 20 I will make you as strong as a wall to these people, a fortified wall of bronze. They will attack you, but they will not be able to overcome you. For I will be with you to rescue you and deliver you," says the Lord. 21 "I will deliver you from the power of the wicked. I will free you from the clutches of violent people."
Names
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:18-19
I, the Lord, hereby promise to make you as strong as a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall. You will be able to stand up against all who live in the land, including the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and all the people of the land.
Psalm 46:7
The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)
Isaiah 41:10
Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you -- yes, I help you -- yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!
Jeremiah 6:27
The Lord said to me, "I have made you like a metal assayer to test my people like ore. You are to observe them and evaluate how they behave."
Ezekiel 3:9
I have made your forehead harder than flint -- like diamond! Do not fear them or be terrified of the looks they give you, for they are a rebellious house."
Psalm 46:11
The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)
Psalm 124:1-3
A song of ascents, by David. "If the Lord had not been on our side" -- let Israel say this! --
Psalm 129:1-2
A song of ascents. "Since my youth they have often attacked me," let Israel say.
Isaiah 7:14
For this reason the sovereign master himself will give you a confirming sign. Look, this young woman is about to conceive and will give birth to a son. You, young woman, will name him Immanuel.
Isaiah 8:9-10
You will be broken, O nations; you will be shattered! Pay attention, all you distant lands of the earth! Get ready for battle, and you will be shattered! Get ready for battle, and you will be shattered!
Jeremiah 1:8
Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you," says the Lord.
Jeremiah 20:11-12
But the Lord is with me to help me like an awe-inspiring warrior. Therefore those who persecute me will fail and will not prevail over me. They will be thoroughly disgraced because they did not succeed. Their disgrace will never be forgotten.
Acts 4:8-13
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, replied, "Rulers of the people and elders,
Acts 4:29-31
And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage,
Acts 5:29-32
But Peter and the apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than people.
Acts 18:9-10
The Lord said to Paul by a vision in the night, "Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent,
Romans 8:31-39
What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
2 Timothy 4:16-17
At my first defense no one appeared in my support; instead they all deserted me -- may they not be held accountable for it.
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.