Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
They are
Their
And they ride on
Against you, O daughter of Babylon.
King James Version
They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and will not shew mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, every one put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.
Holman Bible
They are cruel and show no mercy.
Their voice roars like the sea,
and they ride on horses,
lined up like men in battle formation
against you, Daughter Babylon.
International Standard Version
They grab bow and spear. They're cruel and show no mercy. Their sound roars like the sea, as they ride on horses deployed like men ready for battle against you, daughter of Babylon.
A Conservative Version
They lay hold on bow and spear. They are cruel, and have no mercy. Their voice roars like the sea, and they ride upon horses, each one set in array, as a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.
American Standard Version
They lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roareth like the sea; and they ride upon horses, every one set in array, as a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.
Amplified
“They seize their bow and spear;
They are cruel and have no compassion.
They sound like the roaring of the sea;
They ride on horses,
Every man equipped like a man [ready] for the battle
Against you, O Daughter of Babylon.
Bible in Basic English
Bows and spears are in their hands; they are cruel and have no mercy; their voice is like the thunder of the sea, and they go on horses; everyone in his place like men going to the fight, against you, O daughter of Babylon.
Darby Translation
They lay hold of bow and spear; they are cruel, and will not shew mercy; their voice roareth like the sea, and they ride upon horses set in array like a man for the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.
Julia Smith Translation
They shall hold. the bow and the javelin: they are fierce, and they will not pity: their voice shall sound as the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, being arranged as a man for war, against thee, O daughter of Babel.
King James 2000
They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and will not show mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, everyone set in array, like a man for the battle, against you, O daughter of Babylon.
Lexham Expanded Bible
They keep hold of bow and short sword. They [are] cruel and they have no mercy. Their sound [is] like the sea, it roars, and upon horses they ride. Drawn up for battle as a man for the battle, against you, O daughter of Babylon.
Modern King James verseion
They lay hold on a bow and spear; they are cruel and will not show mercy. Their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride on horses arrayed like a man for the battle against you, O daughter of Babylon.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
They bear bows and bucklers, cruel are they and unmerciful. Their voice roareth like the raging sea, they ride upon horses, and come weaponed to fight against thee, O Babylon.
NET Bible
Its soldiers are armed with bows and spears. They are cruel and show no mercy. They sound like the roaring sea as they ride forth on their horses. Lined up in formation like men going into battle, they are coming against you, fair Babylon!
New Heart English Bible
They lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roars like the sea; and they ride on horses, everyone set in array, as a man to the battle, against you, daughter of Babylon.
The Emphasized Bible
Bow and javelin, shall they grasp, Cruel, are they and will not have compassion, Their voice, like the sea, will roar, And, on horses, will they ride, - Set in array, as one man for battle, Against thee, O daughter of Babylon!
Webster
They shall hold the bow and the lance: they are cruel, and will not show mercy: their voice shall roar like the sea, and they shall ride upon horses, every one put in array, like a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.
World English Bible
They lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roars like the sea; and they ride on horses, everyone set in array, as a man to the battle, against you, daughter of Babylon.
Youngs Literal Translation
Bow and halbert they seize, Cruel are they, and they have no mercy, Their voice as a sea soundeth, and on horses they ride, Set in array as a man for battle, Against thee, O daughter of Babylon.
Themes
Armies » Exercised savage cruelties on the vanquished
Topics
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 50:42
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Message Concerning Babylon
41
People are going to come from the north. A great nation and many kings will rise from the ends of the earth.
42
They are
Their
And they ride on
Against you, O daughter of Babylon.
Cross References
Isaiah 5:30
In that day they will roar over their prey as the sea roars. If they look at the land, they will see only darkness and distress. Thick clouds will darken even the light.
Isaiah 13:17-18
I will stir up the Medes against them. They will not value silver or take pleasure in gold.
Isaiah 47:6
I was angry with my people. I profaned my heritage and gave them into your hand. You did not show mercy to them. You made your yoke very heavy on the aged.
Jeremiah 8:16
From Dan is heard the snorting of his horses. At the sound of the neighing of his stallions the whole land quakes. For they come and devour the land and its fullness, the city and its inhabitants.
Jeremiah 47:3
They will hear the sound of galloping warhorses, the rattling of enemy chariots, and the rumbling of their wheels. Fathers who lack courage abandon their children.
Psalm 46:2-3
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea.
Psalm 46:6
The nations made uproar and the kingdoms tumbled. He raised his voice and the earth dissolved.
Psalm 74:20
Honor your covenant, for haunts of violence fill the dark places of the earth.
Psalm 137:8-9
You destructive people of Babylon, blessed is the one who pays you back with the same treatment you gave us.
Isaiah 5:28
Their arrows are sharpened. All their bows are strung and ready to shoot. Their horses' hoofs are as hard as flint. Their chariot wheels are as quick as the wind.
Isaiah 14:6
They struck the people with fury, with blows that did not stop. They ruled nations in anger, persecuting them without restraint.
Jeremiah 6:22-23
Jehovah says: Behold, a people is coming from the northland! A great nation will be aroused from the remote parts of the earth.
Jeremiah 50:14
Take up your positions around Babylon, all you archers with bows. Shoot at it and do not save any arrows. For the people of Babylon have sinned against Jehovah.
Habakkuk 1:6-8
Behold, I bring the Chaldeans to power, that bitter and impetuous nation. They march through the expanse of the earth to possess dwelling places that are not theirs.
James 2:13
For judgment is without mercy to him who shows no mercy. And mercy triumphs over judgment.
Revelation 16:6
They have shed the blood of the holy ones and prophets. You give them blood to drink for they deserve it.
Revelation 19:14-18
The armies in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.