Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Sing unto the LORD, and praise him, for he hath delivered the soul of the oppressed, from the hand of the violent.
New American Standard Bible
For He has
From the hand of evildoers.
King James Version
Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.
Holman Bible
Praise the Lord,
for He rescues the life of the needy
from the hand of evil people.
International Standard Version
Sing to the LORD, give praise to the LORD! For he saves the life of the poor from the hand of the wicked.
A Conservative Version
Sing to LORD. Praise ye LORD, for he has delivered the soul of the needy man from the hand of evil-doers.
American Standard Version
Sing unto Jehovah, praise ye Jehovah; for he hath delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evil-doers.
Amplified
Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord!
For He has rescued the life of the needy one
From the hand of evildoers.
Bible in Basic English
Make melody to the Lord, give praise to the Lord: for he has made the soul of the poor man free from the hands of the evil-doers.
Darby Translation
Sing ye unto Jehovah, praise Jehovah, for he hath delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers.
Julia Smith Translation
Sing ye to Jehovah, praise ye Jehovah: for he delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of those doing evil.
King James 2000
Sing unto the LORD, praise you the LORD: for he has delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Sing to Yahweh, praise Yahweh, for he has delivered [the] life of [the] poor from [the] hand of evildoers.
Modern King James verseion
Sing to Jehovah, praise Jehovah; for He has delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.
NET Bible
Sing to the Lord! Praise the Lord! For he rescues the oppressed from the clutches of evildoers.
New Heart English Bible
Sing to the LORD, praise the LORD; for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers.
The Emphasized Bible
Sing ye to Yahweh! Praise ye Yahweh! For he hath delivered the soul of the needy, out of the hand of evildoers.
Webster
Sing to the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evil-doers.
World English Bible
Sing to Yahweh, praise Yahweh; for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers.
Youngs Literal Translation
Sing ye to Jehovah, praise Jehovah, For He hath delivered the soul of the needy From the hand of evil doers.
Themes
Jeremiah » The prophet » His melancholy and complaints against God, in consequence of persecution
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 20:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jeremiah's Lament
12 And now, O LORD of Hosts, thou righteous searcher which knowest the reins and the very hearts: let me see them punished, for unto thee I commit my cause. 13 Sing unto the LORD, and praise him, for he hath delivered the soul of the oppressed, from the hand of the violent. 14 Cursed be the day wherein I was born! Unhappy be the day, wherein my mother brought me forth!
Names
Cross References
Psalm 34:6
Lo, the poor crieth, and the LORD heareth him, yea, and saveth him out of all his troubles.
Psalm 69:33
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.
Psalm 109:30-31
As for me, I will give thanks unto the LORD with my mouth, and praise him among the multitude;
Psalm 35:9-11
But let my soul be joyful in the LORD, and rejoice in his salvation.
Psalm 72:4
He shall keep the simple folk by their right, defend the children of the poor, and punish the wrongdoer.
Isaiah 25:4
For thou art the poor man's help, and strength for the needful in his necessity. Thou art a defense against evil weather and a shadow against the heat, when the blast of the raging men is like a storm that casteth down a wall.
James 2:5-6
Hearken, my dear beloved brethren, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, which are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to them that love him?