Jeremiah 31:28

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Just as I watched over them to uproot, tear down, demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant, declares the LORD.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And it shall come to pass, that just as I have watched over them, to uproot, to break down, to throw down, and to destroy, and to harm; so will I watch over them, to build and to plant, says the LORD.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it shall come to pass that, like as I have watched over them to pluck up and to break down and to overthrow and to destroy and to afflict, so will I watch over them to build and to plant, saith Jehovah.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Yee it shall come therto, that like as I haue gone aboute in tymes past to rote them out, to scatre them, to breake them downe, to destroye them and chaste them: Euen so will I also go diligently aboute, to buylde them vp agayne, and to plante them, saieth the LORDE.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And like as I haue watched vpon them, to plucke vp and to roote out, and to throw downe, and to destroy, and to plague them, so wil I watch ouer them, to build & to plant them, saith ye Lord.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Yea it shall come therto, that like as I haue gone about in tymes past to roote them out, to scatter them, to breake them downe, to destroy them, & chasten them: euen so wyll I also go diligently about to builde them vp agayne, and to plant them, saith the Lorde.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It shall happen that, like as I have watched over them to pluck up and to break down and to overthrow and to destroy and to afflict, so will I watch over them to build and to plant, says Yahweh.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And it hath been, as I watched over them to pluck up, And to break down, and to throw down, And to destroy, and to afflict; So do I watch over them to build, and to plant, An affirmation of Jehovah.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it shall come to pass that, like as I have watched over them to pluck up and to break down and to overthrow and to destroy and to afflict, so will I watch over them to build and to plant, saith Jehovah.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it shall come to pass that, like as I have watched over them to pluck up and to break down and to overthrow and to destroy and to afflict, so will I watch over them to build and to plant, saith Jehovah.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And it will come about that, as I have been watching over them for the purpose of uprooting and smashing down and overturning and sending destruction and causing trouble; so I will be watching over them for the purpose of building up and planting, says the Lord.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It shall happen that, like as I have watched over them to pluck up and to break down and to overthrow and to destroy and to afflict, so will I watch over them to build and to plant, says Yahweh.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    In the past I saw to it that they were uprooted and torn down, that they were destroyed and demolished and brought disaster. But now I will see to it that they are built up and firmly planted. I, the LORD, affirm it!”

Referenced Verses

  • Jer 1:10 : 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.
  • Jer 24:6 : 6 I will watch over them with care and bring them back to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them.
  • Jer 44:27 : 27 Behold, I am watching over them for harm and not for good. Every man of Judah who is in the land of Egypt will perish by the sword and by famine until they are completely destroyed.
  • Jer 45:4 : 4 The LORD said, 'This is what you are to say to him: Behold, what I have built I am tearing down, and what I have planted I am uprooting—the entire land.'
  • Dan 9:14 : 14 Therefore, the LORD has kept the disaster in store and brought it upon us, for the LORD our God is righteous in everything He does, yet we have not obeyed His voice.
  • Dan 9:25 : 25 Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the Prince, will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a moat, but in difficult times.
  • Amos 9:11 : 11 On that day, I will raise up the fallen booth of David. I will repair its breaches and restore its ruins, and I will rebuild it as it was in days of old.
  • Acts 15:16 : 16 'After these things I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. I will rebuild its ruins and restore it,
  • Jer 32:41 : 41 I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land with all My heart and soul.
  • Jer 18:7-9 : 7 At any moment I might speak concerning a nation or a kingdom, to uproot it, tear it down, or destroy it. 8 But if that nation I have warned repents of its evil, then I will relent concerning the disaster I had planned to bring upon it. 9 And at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or kingdom, to build it up or to plant it.
  • Ps 69:35 : 35 Let the heavens and the earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them.
  • Ps 147:2 : 2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel.
  • Eccl 3:2-3 : 2 A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal; a time to tear down and a time to build.
  • Ps 102:16 : 16 The nations will fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the earth your glory.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Jer 45:4
    81%

    4The LORD said, 'This is what you are to say to him: Behold, what I have built I am tearing down, and what I have planted I am uprooting—the entire land.'

  • Jer 31:27
    80%

    27Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of people and the seed of animals.

  • Jer 24:6
    80%

    6I will watch over them with care and bring them back to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them.

  • Jer 1:10
    79%

    10See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.

  • Jer 32:41-42
    2 verses
    79%

    41I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land with all My heart and soul.

    42This is what the LORD says: Just as I have brought all this great disaster upon this people, so I will bring upon them all the good that I have promised them.

  • Amos 9:14-15
    2 verses
    78%

    14I will restore My people Israel from captivity. They will rebuild desolate cities and inhabit them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine. They will make gardens and eat their fruit.

    15I will plant them upon their land, and they will never again be uprooted from the land I have given them, says the Lord your God.

  • Jer 18:7
    78%

    7At any moment I might speak concerning a nation or a kingdom, to uproot it, tear it down, or destroy it.

  • Jer 42:10
    77%

    10"If you will indeed stay in this land, I will build you up and will not tear you down; I will plant you and will not uproot you, for I will relent concerning the disaster I have brought upon you.

  • Jer 18:9
    76%

    9And at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or kingdom, to build it up or to plant it.

  • Jer 31:29
    75%

    29In those days, people will no longer say, 'The fathers ate sour grapes, and the children’s teeth were set on edge.'

  • Jer 12:17
    75%

    17'But if they do not obey, I will completely uproot and destroy that nation,' declares the LORD.

  • Amos 9:8
    75%

    8'Behold, the eyes of the Lord God are upon the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet, I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,' declares the Lord.

  • Nah 1:12
    74%

    12This is what the Lord says: 'Although they have allies and are numerous, they will be destroyed and pass away. Although I have afflicted you, Judah, I will afflict you no more.'

  • Ezek 36:36
    74%

    36Then the nations that remain around you will know that I, the LORD, have rebuilt what was demolished and replanted what was desolate. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it.

  • Jer 12:14-15
    2 verses
    74%

    14This is what the LORD says: 'As for all my evil neighbors who harm the inheritance I gave my people Israel, I will uproot them from their land, and I will uproot the house of Judah from among them.'

    15'But after I have uprooted them, I will return and have compassion on them and will bring them back, each to their own inheritance and each to their own land.'

  • Jer 33:14
    74%

    14Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will fulfill the good promise I have made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah.

  • Jer 30:11
    74%

    11For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I completely destroy all the nations where I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. I will discipline you with justice but will not leave you entirely unpunished.

  • Jer 30:3
    74%

    3For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah, says the LORD, and I will bring them back to the land that I gave to their ancestors, and they will possess it.

  • Jer 30:18
    73%

    18This is what the LORD says: Behold, I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings; the city will be rebuilt on its ruins, and the palace will stand in its proper place.

  • Jer 31:31
    73%

    31Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah.

  • Jer 8:13
    73%

    13I will take away their harvest, declares the LORD. There will be no grapes on the vine, no figs on the tree, and even the leaves will wither. What I have given them will be taken from them.

  • Ezek 17:24
    73%

    24Then all the trees of the field will know that I, the LORD, bring down the tall tree and make the low tree grow tall. I dry up the green tree and make the dry tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it.’

  • Jer 31:5
    73%

    5You will plant vineyards again on the hills of Samaria; the planters will plant them and enjoy their fruit.

  • Jer 31:37-38
    2 verses
    73%

    37This is what the LORD says: If the heavens above can be measured and the foundations of the earth below can be explored, then I will reject all the descendants of Israel because of all they have done, declares the LORD.

    38The days are coming, declares the LORD, when the city will be rebuilt for the LORD, from the Tower of Hananeel to the Corner Gate.

  • Ezek 34:29
    73%

    29I will provide them with a land renowned for its crops, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land or bear the disgrace of the nations.

  • Ezek 17:11
    73%

    11Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

  • 1 Chr 17:9
    73%

    9I will provide a place for my people Israel and plant them so they can live in their own land and not be disturbed again. Wicked people will not oppress them anymore, as they did at the beginning,

  • Jer 11:17
    73%

    17The LORD of Hosts, who planted you, has pronounced disaster against you because of the evil that the house of Israel and the house of Judah have done to provoke me by burning incense to Baal.

  • Isa 5:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6I will make it a wasteland; it will neither be pruned nor hoed, and briers and thorns will grow there. I will also command the clouds not to rain on it.

    7For the vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are the planting of His delight. He expected justice but saw bloodshed; He expected righteousness but heard cries of distress.

  • Jer 33:26
    72%

    26then I will reject the descendants of Jacob and my servant David and will not choose one of his descendants to rule over the offspring of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. But I will restore their fortunes and have compassion on them.

  • Jer 21:14
    72%

    14I will punish you according to the fruit of your deeds, declares the LORD. I will kindle a fire in her forest, and it will consume everything around her.

  • 2 Chr 7:20
    72%

    20then I will uproot you from My land that I have given you, and I will reject this temple I have consecrated for My name. I will make it a byword and an object of ridicule among all peoples.

  • Amos 9:4
    72%

    4'If they go into captivity before their enemies, from there I will command the sword to kill them. I will set My eyes on them for harm and not for good.'

  • Num 33:56
    72%

    56And what I had planned to do to them, I will do to you.

  • Amos 9:11
    72%

    11On that day, I will raise up the fallen booth of David. I will repair its breaches and restore its ruins, and I will rebuild it as it was in days of old.

  • Jer 33:7
    72%

    7I will restore the fortunes of Judah and the fortunes of Israel, and I will rebuild them as they were at first.

  • Zech 8:12
    72%

    12For the seed of peace will flourish: the vine will yield its fruit, the land will produce its crops, the heavens will give their dew, and I will give these blessings to the remnant of this people.

  • Jer 33:4
    72%

    4For this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says about the houses of this city and the houses of the kings of Judah that have been torn down to defend against the siege ramps and the sword:

  • Deut 28:63
    72%

    63Just as it pleased the LORD to make you prosper and multiply, so it will please Him to ruin and destroy you. You will be uprooted from the land you are entering to possess.

  • Isa 37:31
    72%

    31Once more, a remnant of the house of Judah will take root below and bear fruit above.

  • 2 Sam 7:10
    72%

    10And I will appoint a place for my people Israel and plant them, so that they may dwell in their own place and be disturbed no more. Evil people will not continue to oppress them as they did at the beginning,

  • Jer 22:7
    72%

    7I will send destroyers against you, each with his weapons. They will cut down your choice cedars and throw them into the fire.

  • Jer 2:21
    72%

    21I planted you as a choice vine, from the very best seed. How then have you turned into wild, degenerate branches of a foreign vine for me?

  • Ezek 34:27
    72%

    27The trees of the field will yield their fruit, and the land will produce its crops. They will live securely on their land and know that I am the LORD when I break the bars of their yoke and rescue them from the hands of those who enslaved them.

  • Ezek 36:9
    72%

    9For behold, I am on your side; I will turn toward you, and you will be tilled and sown.