Jeremiah 20:11

Jeremiah 20:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior;

so my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.

They will fail and be thoroughly disgraced;

their dishonor will never be forgotten.

11But the Lord is with me like a powerful champion;

Therefore my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.

They will be put to great shame because they have 20:11 Lit not succeeded; or not acted wiselyfailed,

An everlasting disgrace that will not be forgotten.

11But the Lord is with me like a dread champion;

Therefore my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.

They will be utterly ashamed, because they have failed,

With an everlasting disgrace that will not be forgotten.

11But the Lord is with me as a dread champion [one to be greatly feared];

Therefore my persecutors will stumble and not overcome [me].

They will be completely shamed, for they have not acted wisely and have failed [in their schemes];

Their eternal dishonor will never be forgotten.

11But the Lord is with me like a fearsome warrior.

Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail.

Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame,

with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.

11But you are with me like a mighty warrior.

So those who are trying to harm me will trip and fall.

They won’t win out over me.

They will fail. They’ll be totally put to shame.

Their dishonor will never be forgotten.