Jeremiah 10:21

The Coming Captivity of Judah

20My tent is destroyed, and all its ropes are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains. 21For the shepherds have become senseless; they do not seek the LORD. Therefore they have not prospered, and all their flock is scattered. 22Listen! The sound of a report is coming— a great commotion from the land to the north. The cities of Judah will be made a desolation, a haunt for jackals.

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Berean Standard Bible
For the shepherds have become senseless; they do not seek the LORD. Therefore they have not prospered, and all their flock is scattered.
American Standard Version (1901)
For the shepherds are become brutish, and have not inquired of Jehovah: therefore they have not prospered, and all their flocks are scattered.
Bible in Basic English
For the keepers of the sheep have become like beasts, not looking to the Lord for directions: so they have not done wisely and all their flocks have been put to flight.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Because the pastors have done foolishly, and have not sought the Lord: therefore have they not understood, and all their flock is scattered.
Free Bible Version
The “shepherds” have become stupid—they don't ask the Lord for advice. That's why they have failed, and all their flock has been scattered.
Geneva Bible 1599
For the Pastours are become beasts, and haue not sought the Lord: therefore haue they none vnderstanding: and all the flockes of their pastures are scattered.
King James (Authorized) Version
For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
Translation for Translators
Our leaders [MET] no longer have any sense; they no longer ask Yahweh to ◄guide them/tell them what to do►, so they will no longer prosper, and all those over whom they rule [MET] will be scattered.
Unlocked Literal Bible
For the shepherds are stupid and they do not seek Yahweh; so they have not prospered, and all their flock has been scattered.
Noah Webster Bible
For the pastors have become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
World English Bible
For the shepherds have become brutish, and have not inquired of Yahweh. Therefore they have not prospered, and all their flocks have scattered.
Young's Literal Translation
For the shepherds have become brutish, And Jehovah they have not sought, Therefore they have not acted wisely, And all their flock is scattered.