Nehr · Jeremiah 5

Jeremiah 5:15

Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.

— Jeremiah 5:15, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, I will bring a nation on you from far, house of Israel, says Yahweh: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language you don't know, neither understand what they say.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith Jehovah: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Lo, I am bringing against you a nation from afar, O house of Israel, an affirmation of Jehovah, A nation--strong it <FI>is<Fi> , a nation--from of old it <FI>is<Fi> , A nation--thou knowest not its tongue, Nor understandest what it speaketh.

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