Nehr · Jeremiah 20

Jeremiah 20:10

For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

— Jeremiah 20:10, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

For I have heard the defaming of many, terror on every side. Denounce, and we will denounce him, [say] all my familiar friends, those who watch for my fall; peradventure he will be persuaded, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For I have heard the defaming of many, terror on every side. Denounce, and we will denounce him, say all my familiar friends, they that watch for my fall; peradventure he will be persuaded, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For I have heard the evil report of many, Fear <FI>is<Fi> round about: 'Declare, and we declare it,' All mine allies are watching <FI>for<Fi> my halting, 'Perhaps he is enticed, and we prevail over him, And we take our vengeance out of him.'

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