Jeremiah 50:43

Jeremiah 50:43 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

43The king of Babylon has heard reports about them,

and his hands hang limp.

Anguish has gripped him,

pain like that of a woman in labor.

43“The king of Babylon has heard the report about them,

And his hands hang limp;

Distress has gripped him,

Agony like a woman in childbirth.

43The king of Babylon has heard the report about them,

And his hands hang limp;

Distress has gripped him,

Agony like a woman in childbirth.

43“The king of Babylon has heard the report about them,

And his hands fall limp and helpless;

Anguish has seized him,

And agony like that of a woman in childbirth.

43The king of Babylon has heard the report,

and his hands hang limp.

Anguish has gripped him,

pain like that of a woman in labor.

43The king of Babylon has heard reports about them.

His hands can’t help him.

He is in great pain.

It is like the pain of a woman having a baby.