Jeremiah 51:53

Jeremiah 51:53 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

53Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens

and fortifies her lofty stronghold,

I will send destroyers against her,”

declares the Lord.

53“Though Babylon ascends to the heavens,

And though she fortifies 51:53 Lit the height of her strengthher lofty stronghold,

Destroyers will come from Me to her,” declares the Lord.

53Though Babylon should ascend to the heavens,

And though she should fortify her lofty stronghold,

From Me destroyers will come to her,” declares the Lord.

53“Though Babylon should ascend to the heavens,

And though she should fortify her lofty stronghold,

Yet destroyers will come on her from Me,” says the Lord.

53Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens

and fortifies her lofty stronghold,

the destroyers I send will come against her,”

declares the Lord.

53What if Babylon reached all the way to the heavens?

What if it made its high walls even stronger?

I would still send destroyers against it,”

announces the Lord.