Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
At another moment I may speak about a nation or kingdom to build it or plant it.
New American Standard Bible
Or at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to
King James Version
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
Holman Bible
At another time I announce that I will build and plant a nation or a kingdom.
A Conservative Version
And at that instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it,
American Standard Version
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
Amplified
Or at another time I might [suddenly] speak about a nation or kingdom that I will build up or establish;
Bible in Basic English
And whenever I say anything about building up a nation or a kingdom, and planting it;
Darby Translation
And at the moment that I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant,
Julia Smith Translation
And the moment I shall speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant:
King James 2000
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And the [next] moment I speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom, to build, and to plant [it].
Modern King James verseion
And the instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build it and to plant it;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Again. When I take in hand, to build, or to plant a people or a kingdom:
NET Bible
And there are times when I promise to build up and establish a nation or kingdom.
New Heart English Bible
At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
The Emphasized Bible
And, the moment I speak, concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom, - to build and to plant;
Webster
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
World English Bible
At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
Youngs Literal Translation
And the moment I speak concerning a nation, And concerning a kingdom, to build, and to plant,
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 18:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Potter And The Clay
8 But if that nation about which I spoke turns from its evil way, I'll change my mind about the disaster that I had planned for it. 9 At another moment I may speak about a nation or kingdom to build it or plant it. 10 But if that nation does evil in my eyes by not obeying me, I'll change my mind about the good that I said I would bring on it.
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:10
See, today I've appointed you to prophesy about nations and kingdoms, to pull up and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant."
Jeremiah 31:28
Just as I've watched over them to pull up, tear down, overthrow, destroy, and bring disaster, so I'll watch over them to build and to plant," declares the LORD.
Amos 9:11-15
"At that time I will restore David's fallen tent, restoring its torn places. I will restore its ruins, rebuilding it as it was long ago,
Jeremiah 11:17
The LORD of the Heavenly Armies who planted you has called for disaster on you because of the evil of the house of Israel and the house of Judah, has provoked me by burning incense to Baal."
Ecclesiastes 3:2
a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what was planted;
Jeremiah 30:18
"This is what the LORD says: "I'm going to restore the fortunes of the tents of Jacob and have compassion on his dwellings. A city will be rebuilt on its ruins and a palace will sit on its rightful place.
Jeremiah 31:4
I'll again build you, and you will be rebuilt, Virgin Israel! You will again take up your tambourines and go out to dance with those who are filled with joy.
Jeremiah 31:38
"Look, days are coming," declares the LORD, "when the city of the LORD will be rebuilt from the Tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate.
Jeremiah 32:41
I'll rejoice over them to do good for them, and I'll faithfully plant them in this land with all my heart and soul.'