Jeremiah 47:5

Jeremiah 47:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5Gaza will shave her head in mourning;

Ashkelon will be silenced.

You remnant on the plain,

how long will you cut yourselves?

5“Baldness has come upon Gaza;

Ashkelon has been destroyed.

Remnant of their valley,

How long will you gash yourself?

5Baldness has come upon Gaza;

Ashkelon has been ruined.

O remnant of their valley,

How long will you gash yourself?

5“Baldness [as a sign of mourning] will come on Gaza;

Ashkelon will be cut off and ruined.

O remnant of their valley,

How long will you gash yourselves [as a sign of mourning]?

5The people of Gaza will shave their heads in mourning;

Ashkelon will be silenced.

O remnant of their valley,47:5 That is, the Mediterranean coast or plain

how long will you gash yourself?

5The people of Gaza will be so sad

they will shave their heads.

And Ashkelon’s people will be silent.

You who remain on the plain,

how long will you cut yourselves?