Jeremiah 13:21

Jeremiah 13:21 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21What will you say when the Lord sets over you

those you cultivated as your special allies?

Will not pain grip you

like that of a woman in labor?

21“What will you say when He appoints over you—

And you yourself had taught them—

Former companions to be head over you?

Will sharp pains not take hold of you

Like a woman in childbirth?

21What will you say when He appoints over you—

And you yourself had taught them—

Former companions to be head over you?

Will not pangs take hold of you

Like a woman in childbirth?

21“What will you say [O Jerusalem] when the Lord appoints [foreign nations to rule] over you—

Those former friends and allies whom you have encouraged [to be your companions]—

Will not pain seize you

Like [that of] a woman in childbirth?

21What will you say when He sets over you

close allies whom you yourself trained?

Will not pangs of anguish grip you,

as they do a woman in labor?

21You have worked hard to make special friends.

But the Lord will let them rule over you.

Then what will you say?

Suffering will take hold of you.

It will be like the pain of a woman having a baby.