Jeremiah 11:16

Jeremiah 11:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16The Lord called you a thriving olive tree

with fruit beautiful in form.

But with the roar of a mighty storm

he will set it on fire,

and its branches will be broken.

16The Lord named you

“A green olive tree, beautiful in fruit and form”;

With the noise of a great 11:16 I.e., confused noisetumult

He has set fire to it,

And its branches are worthless.

16The Lord called your name,

“A green olive tree, beautiful in fruit and form”;

With the noise of a great tumult

He has kindled fire on it,

And its branches are worthless.

16The Lord [acknowledged you once as worthy and] called your name,

“A green olive tree, fair and beautiful in fruit and form”;

But with the roar of a great tempest

He has set fire to it,

And its branches are worthless. [Ps 52:8; Jer 21:14]

16The Lord once called you a flourishing olive tree,

beautiful with well-formed fruit.

But with a mighty roar He will set it on fire,

and its branches will be consumed.

16People of Judah, the Lord once called you a healthy olive tree.

He thought its fruit was beautiful.

But now he will come with the roar of a mighty storm.

He will set the tree on fire.

And its branches will be broken.