Jeremiah 6:4

Jeremiah 6:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4“Prepare for battle against her!

Arise, let us attack at noon!

But, alas, the daylight is fading,

and the shadows of evening grow long.

4‘6:4 Lit Sanctify warPrepare for war against her;

Arise, and let’s 6:4 Lit go upattack at noon.

Woe to us, for the day declines,

For the shadows of the evening lengthen!

4Prepare war against her;

Arise, and let us attack at noon.

Woe to us, for the day declines,

For the shadows of the evening lengthen!

4“[They shout], ‘Prepare for war against her;

Arise, let us [take her by surprise and] attack her at noon.

But alas, the daylight pales,

The evening shadows grow long.

4‘Prepare for battle against her;

rise up, let us attack at noon.

Woe to us, for the daylight is fading;

the evening shadows grow long.

4The Babylonians say, “Prepare for battle against Judah!

Get up! Let’s attack them at noon!

But the daylight is fading.

The shadows of evening are getting longer.