Jeremiah 20:8

Jeremiah 20:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Whenever I speak, I cry out

proclaiming violence and destruction.

So the word of the Lord has brought me

insult and reproach all day long.

8For each time I speak, I cry aloud;

I proclaim violence and destruction,

Because for me the word of the Lord has 20:8 Lit becomeresulted

In taunting and derision all day long.

8For each time I speak, I cry aloud;

I proclaim violence and destruction,

Because for me the word of the Lord has resulted

In reproach and derision all day long.

8For whenever I speak, I must shout out;

I shout violence and destruction,

Because the word of the Lord has become to me

A reprimand and a mockery and has brought me insult all day long.

8For whenever I speak, I cry out;

I proclaim violence and destruction.

For the word of the Lord has become to me

a reproach and derision all day long.

8Every time I speak, I cry out.

All you ever tell me to talk about

is fighting and trouble.

Your message has brought me nothing but dishonor.

It has made me suffer shame all day long.