New International Version (NIV)
31“Arise and attack a nation at ease,
which lives in confidence,”
declares the Lord,
“a nation that has neither gates nor bars;
its people live far from danger.
Jeremiah 49:31
Jeremiah 49:31 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
31“Arise, go up against a nation which is at ease,
Which lives securely,” declares the Lord.
“It has no gates or bars;
They dwell alone.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
31“Arise [Nebuchadnezzar], go up against a nation which is at ease,
Which lives securely,” says the Lord,
“A nation which has neither gates nor bars;
They dwell apart and alone.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
31Rise up, advance against a nation at ease,
one that dwells securely,”
declares the Lord.
“They have no gates or bars;
they live alone.
American Standard Version (ASV)
31Arise, get you up unto a nation that is at ease, that dwelleth without care, saith Jehovah; that have neither gates nor bars, that dwell alone.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
31Arise, and get you vp vnto the welthy nation that dwelleth without care, saith the Lord, which haue neither gates nor barres, but dwel alone.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
31Arise! Go up to a nation that is at ease,
that dwells without care,” says Yahweh;
“that has neither gates nor bars,
that dwells alone.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
31“Armies of Babylon, prepare for battle.
Attack a nation that feels secure.
Its people do not have any worries,”
announces the Lord.
“That nation does not have gates or bars that lock them.
Its people live far from danger.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
31The Lord says to King Nebuchadnezzar,
‘Go and attack that nation.
They think that they are strong and safe.
But their city has no gates or walls to protect them.
They live far away from other people.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
31Rise, go up to a nation at rest, || Dwelling confidently, a declaration of YHWH, || It has no double gates nor bar, || They dwell alone.