Jeremiah 2:24

Jeremiah 2:24 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24a wild donkey accustomed to the desert,

sniffing the wind in her craving—

in her heat who can restrain her?

Any males that pursue her need not tire themselves;

at mating time they will find her.

24A wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness,

That sniffs the wind in her passion.

Who can turn her away in her mating season?

None who seek her will grow weary;

In her month they will find her.

24A wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness,

That sniffs the wind in her passion.

In the time of her heat who can turn her away?

All who seek her will not become weary;

In her month they will find her.

24Or [you have the untamed and reckless nature of] a wild donkey accustomed to the wilderness,

That sniffs the wind in her passion [for the scent of a mate].

In her mating season who can restrain her?

No males seeking her need to weary themselves;

In her month they will find her [looking for them].

24a wild donkey at home in the wilderness,

sniffing the wind in the heat of her desire.

Who can restrain her passion?

All who seek her need not weary themselves;

in mating season they will find her.

24You are like a wild donkey that lives in the desert.

She smells the wind when she longs for a mate.

Who can hold her back?

The males that run after her do not need to wear themselves out.

At mating time they will easily find her.