Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How ruined we are! How great is our shame! We must leave our land because our houses are in ruins.’” New Living Translation Hear the people of Jerusalem crying in despair, ‘We are ruined! We are completely humiliated! We must leave our land, because our homes have been torn down.’” English Standard Version For a sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How we are ruined! We are utterly shamed, because we have left the land, because they have cast down our dwellings.’” Berean Standard Bible For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’” Berean Literal Bible For a voice of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! We are exceedingly ashamed, because we have left behind the land, because they have thrown down our dwellings!’” King James Bible For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out. New King James Version For a voice of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How we are plundered! We are greatly ashamed, Because we have forsaken the land, Because we have been cast out of our dwellings.’ ” New American Standard Bible “For a voice of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! We are put to great shame, For we have abandoned the land Because they have torn down our homes.’” NASB 1995 “For a voice of wailing is heard from Zion, ‘How are we ruined! We are put to great shame, For we have left the land, Because they have cast down our dwellings.’” NASB 1977 “For a voice of wailing is heard from Zion, ‘How are we ruined! We are put to great shame, For we have left the land, Because they have cast down our dwellings.’” Legacy Standard Bible For a voice of wailing is heard from Zion, ‘How we are destroyed! We are put to great shame, For we have left the land Because they have cast down our dwellings.’” Amplified Bible “For a sound of wailing is heard [coming] from Zion: ‘How we are ruined! We are greatly perplexed and utterly shamed, Because we have left the land, Because they have torn down our dwellings.’” Berean Annotated Bible For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down. Christian Standard Bible For a sound of lamentation is heard from Zion: How devastated we are. We are greatly ashamed, for we have abandoned the land; our dwellings have been torn down. Holman Christian Standard Bible For a sound of lamentation is heard from Zion: How devastated we are. We are greatly ashamed, for we have abandoned the land; our dwellings have been torn down. American Standard Version For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we ruined! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because they have cast down our dwellings. Contemporary English Version Now those of us on Zion cry, 'We are ruined! We can't stand the shame. Our homes have been destroyed, and we must leave our land.' English Revised Version For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because they have cast down our dwellings. GOD'S WORD® Translation The sound of crying is heard from Zion. "We're ruined! We're very ashamed. We must leave our land because our homes have been torn down." Good News Translation Listen to the sound of crying in Zion: "We are ruined! We are completely disgraced! We must leave our land; our homes have been torn down." International Standard Version For a sound of mourning is heard from Zion: 'How we're ruined! Our shame is very great, because we have left the land, because our houses are torn down.'" NET Bible For the sound of wailing is soon to be heard in Zion. They will wail, 'We are utterly ruined! We are completely disgraced! For our houses have been torn down and we must leave our land.'" New Heart English Bible For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, 'How are we ruined. We are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because they have cast down our dwellings.'" Webster's Bible Translation For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we laid waste! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’” World English Bible For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, ‘How we are ruined! We are greatly confounded because we have forsaken the land, because they have cast down our dwellings.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor a voice of wailing is heard from Zion: How we have been spoiled! We have been greatly ashamed, "" Because we have forsaken the land, "" Because they have cast down our dwelling places.” Berean Literal Bible For a voice of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! We are exceedingly ashamed, because we have left behind the land, because they have thrown down our dwellings!’” Young's Literal Translation For -- a voice of wailing is heard from Zion: How have we been spoiled! We have been greatly ashamed, Because we have forsaken the land, Because they have cast down our tabernacles. Smith's Literal Translation For a voice of lamentation was heard from Zion: How were we laid waste! we were greatly ashamed, for we forsook the land, and cast away our dwellings. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor a voice of wailing is heard out of Sion: How are we wasted and greatly confounded? because we have left the land, because our dwellings are cast down. Catholic Public Domain Version For a voice of lamentation has been heard from Zion: ‘How is it that we have been devastated and greatly confounded? Our tabernacles have been thrown down because we have forsaken the land.’ ” New American Bible The sound of the dirge is heard from Zion: We are ruined and greatly ashamed; We have left the land, given up our dwellings! New Revised Standard Version For a sound of wailing is heard from Zion: “How we are ruined! We are utterly shamed, because we have left the land, because they have cast down our dwellings.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, saying, How are we plundered! We are greatly ashamed, because we have left the land, because our tents are dismantled. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because a voice of wailing was heard from Zion that said: “How we are plundered! We are very greatly ashamed because we left the land and our tents have fallen!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion: 'How are we undone! We are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, Because our dwellings have cast us out.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For a voice of lamentation has been heard in Sion, How are we become wretched! we are greatly ashamed, for we have forsaken the land, and have abandoned our tabernacles! Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Lament over Zion…18Let them come quickly and take up a lament over us, that our eyes may overflow with tears, and our eyelids may gush with water. 19For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’” 20Now, O women, hear the word of the LORD. Open your ears to the word of His mouth. Teach your daughters to wail, and one another to lament.… Cross References For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: Lamentations 1:4 The roads to Zion mourn, because no one comes to her appointed feasts. All her gates are deserted; her priests groan, her maidens grieve, and she herself is bitter with anguish. Jeremiah 25:34 Wail, you shepherds, and cry out; roll in the dust, you leaders of the flock. For the days of your slaughter have come; you will fall and be shattered like fine pottery. Joel 1:8 Wail like a virgin dressed in sackcloth, grieving for the husband of her youth. ‘How devastated we are! Lamentations 1:1 How lonely lies the city, once so full of people! She who was great among the nations has become a widow. The princess of the provinces has become a slave. Jeremiah 4:20 Disaster after disaster is proclaimed, for the whole land is laid waste. My tents are destroyed in an instant, my curtains in a moment. Isaiah 64:10 Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. How great is our shame! Daniel 9:7 To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. Jeremiah 3:25 Let us lie down in our shame; let our disgrace cover us. We have sinned against the LORD our God, both we and our fathers; from our youth even to this day we have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God.” Ezekiel 36:32 It is not for your sake that I will act, declares the Lord GOD—let it be known to you. Be ashamed and disgraced for your ways, O house of Israel! For we have abandoned the land 2 Kings 25:21 There at Riblah in the land of Hamath, the king of Babylon struck them down and put them to death. So Judah was taken into exile, away from its own land. Deuteronomy 28:63-64 Just as it pleased the LORD to make you prosper and multiply, so also it will please Him to annihilate you and destroy you. And you will be uprooted from the land you are entering to possess. / Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. Hosea 9:3 They will not remain in the land of the LORD; Ephraim will return to Egypt and eat unclean food in Assyria. because our dwellings have been torn down.’ 2 Kings 25:9 He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. Lamentations 5:2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to foreigners. Micah 1:6 Therefore I will make Samaria a heap of rubble in the open field, a planting area for a vineyard. I will pour her stones into the valley and expose her foundations. Isaiah 3:26 And the gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground. Treasury of Scripture For a voice of wailing is heard out of Zion, How are we spoiled! we are greatly confounded, because we have forsaken the land, because our dwellings have cast us out. a voice. Jeremiah 4:31 For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers. Ezekiel 7:16-18 But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity… Micah 1:8,9 Therefore I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked: I will make a wailing like the dragons, and mourning as the owls… we are. Jeremiah 2:14 Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled? Jeremiah 4:13,20,30 Behold, he shall come up as clouds, and his chariots shall be as a whirlwind: his horses are swifter than eagles. Woe unto us! for we are spoiled… Deuteronomy 28:29 And thou shalt grope at noonday, as the blind gropeth in darkness, and thou shalt not prosper in thy ways: and thou shalt be only oppressed and spoiled evermore, and no man shall save thee. our. Leviticus 18:25,28 And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants… Leviticus 20:22 Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out. Lamentations 4:15 They cried unto them, Depart ye; it is unclean; depart, depart, touch not: when they fled away and wandered, they said among the heathen, They shall no more sojourn there. Jump to Previous Cast Confounded Cry Destruction Dwellings Forsaken Goes Great Greatly Heard House Houses How Laid Overcome Ruined Shame Shamed Sound Spoiled Undone Utterly Voice Wailing Waste Weeping ZionJump to Next Cast Confounded Cry Destruction Dwellings Forsaken Goes Great Greatly Heard House Houses How Laid Overcome Ruined Shame Shamed Sound Spoiled Undone Utterly Voice Wailing Waste Weeping ZionJeremiah 9 1. Jeremiah laments the people for their manifold sins;9. and for their judgment. 12. Disobedience is the cause of their bitter calamity. 17. He exhorts to mourn for their destruction; 23. and to trust not in themselves, but in God. 25. He threatens both Jews and Gentiles. For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion: This phrase captures the intense sorrow and lamentation emanating from Zion, a term often used to refer to Jerusalem or the people of Israel. The wailing signifies deep mourning and distress, likely due to the impending or actual destruction of the city. Historically, this reflects the period of the Babylonian siege and eventual destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The sound of wailing is a common motif in prophetic literature, symbolizing the consequences of sin and disobedience to God. It echoes the lamentations found in other parts of the Bible, such as Lamentations 1:1-4, where the desolation of Jerusalem is mourned. ‘How devastated we are! How great is our shame! For we have abandoned the land because our dwellings have been torn down.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahThe prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah, warning them of impending judgment due to their unfaithfulness. 2. Zion A term often used to refer to Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of the Jewish people, representing God's chosen place for His people. 3. The People of Judah The inhabitants of the southern kingdom of Israel, who are experiencing the consequences of their disobedience to God. 4. The Wailing Represents the deep sorrow and lamentation of the people as they face the destruction and desolation of their homeland. 5. The Destruction of Dwellings Symbolizes the physical and spiritual devastation resulting from the people's abandonment of God's ways. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThe lament in Jeremiah 9:19 serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It calls believers to examine their own lives for areas of disobedience and to seek repentance. The Importance of Spiritual Dwellings Just as the physical dwellings of Judah were destroyed, our spiritual lives can face devastation if we neglect our relationship with God. We must prioritize spiritual growth and protection. The Role of Lament in Faith Lament is a valid and important expression of faith. It allows us to bring our sorrows and struggles before God, trusting in His ultimate plan and sovereignty. Hope Amidst Desolation Even in the midst of devastation, there is hope. God's promises of restoration and redemption are woven throughout Scripture, encouraging us to trust in His faithfulness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 9:19?2. How does Jeremiah 9:19 highlight the consequences of turning from God's ways? 3. What can we learn about God's justice from Jeremiah 9:19? 4. How does Jeremiah 9:19 connect with the theme of repentance in the Bible? 5. In what ways can we apply the warnings of Jeremiah 9:19 today? 6. How does Jeremiah 9:19 encourage us to seek God's guidance in difficult times? 7. What historical events led to the lamentation in Jeremiah 9:19? 8. How does Jeremiah 9:19 reflect God's judgment on Israel? 9. What is the significance of the "wailing" mentioned in Jeremiah 9:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 9? 11. What is the Bible's perspective on Zionism? 12. Who or what is the Daughter of Zion? 13. Jeremiah 19:9 -- Is there any credible historical record apart from the Bible indicating that Jerusalem's inhabitants resorted to cannibalism under siege? 14. Zechariah 8:8: If God promised to dwell in Jerusalem, why do historical events and conflicts still threaten its peace? What Does Jeremiah 9:19 Mean For the sound of wailing is heard from Zion• The prophet pictures Jerusalem itself groaning. Zion, once filled with songs of praise (Psalm 137:3), now echoes with cries (Jeremiah 4:31). • Wailing signals unmistakable judgment; God’s warnings through earlier prophets (Isaiah 22:4; Micah 1:8) have come to pass. • This audible grief reminds us that sin’s consequences are never abstract. When a nation turns from God, the sorrow reverberates through homes, streets, and hearts (Lamentations 1:1–2). How devastated we are! • The people finally voice what Jeremiah has felt all along (Jeremiah 8:21). Their once-sturdy confidence lies in ruins, just as Isaiah foretold concerning proud Judah (Isaiah 22:5). • Devastation is more than military defeat; it is spiritual bankruptcy. Psalm 40:17 captures the same cry: “I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me.” • Recognition of devastation is the first step toward repentance. God consistently waits for His people to admit their brokenness (Hosea 6:1). How great is our shame! • Shame follows devastation because guilt can no longer be ignored (Jeremiah 3:25). • Ezra experienced a similar corporate humiliation centuries later: “I am too ashamed…to lift my face” (Ezra 9:6). • Biblical shame is not self-destructive despair but an honest acknowledgment of offending a holy God (Psalm 44:15–16). For we have abandoned the land • This confession traces their misery to a specific covenant violation. The land was God’s gift (Genesis 17:8), contingent on obedience (Deuteronomy 28:63–64). • By idolatry and injustice they effectively “abandoned” it before the Babylonians forced them out (Jeremiah 17:1–4). • Exile fulfils God’s earlier warnings yet also preserves a remnant for future restoration (Jeremiah 29:10–14). because our dwellings have been torn down • Judgment reaches the front door. Houses where families once celebrated feasts now lie in rubble (Jeremiah 39:8). • Isaiah foresaw empty, desolate houses (Isaiah 5:9); Jeremiah now witnesses it. • Destroyed dwellings underscore the temporary nature of earthly security and steer hearts toward an eternal home God alone prepares (Psalm 46:1–2; Hebrews 11:10). summary Jeremiah 9:19 records Judah’s sobering self-diagnosis: audible grief from Zion, admitted devastation, public shame, acknowledged exile, and shattered homes. Each phrase marks a progression from outward lament to inward realization that rebellion against the Lord carries real, painful consequences. Yet the same God who allowed the tearing down later promises rebuilding (Jeremiah 33:7). Hearing this verse today calls us to take sin seriously, embrace humble repentance, and cling to God’s faithful promise of restoration through Christ. (19) We have forsaken.--Better, we have left. The English version suggests a voluntary abandonment, which is not involved in the Hebrew.Verse 19. - Forsaken; rather, left. Our dwellings have cast us out; rather, they hare cast down our dwellings.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the sound ק֥וֹל (qō·wl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of wailing נְהִ֛י (nə·hî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5092: A wailing, lamentation, mourning song is heard נִשְׁמַ֥ע (niš·ma‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently from Zion: מִצִּיּ֖וֹן (miṣ·ṣî·yō·wn) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem ‘How אֵ֣יךְ (’êḵ) Interjection Strong's 349: How?, how!, where devastated we are! שֻׁדָּ֑דְנוּ (šud·dā·ḏə·nū) Verb - Pual - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 7703: To deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin How great מְאֹד֙ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily is our shame, בֹּ֤שְׁנֽוּ (bō·šə·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction we have abandoned עָזַ֣בְנוּ (‘ā·zaḇ·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit the land אָ֔רֶץ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land because כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction our dwellings מִשְׁכְּנוֹתֵֽינוּ׃ (miš·kə·nō·w·ṯê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle have been torn down.’” הִשְׁלִ֖יכוּ (hiš·lî·ḵū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7993: To throw out, down, away Links Jeremiah 9:19 NIVJeremiah 9:19 NLT Jeremiah 9:19 ESV Jeremiah 9:19 NASB Jeremiah 9:19 KJV Jeremiah 9:19 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 9:19 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 9:19 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 9:19 French Bible Jeremiah 9:19 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 9:19 For a voice of wailing is heard (Jer.) |
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