Jeremiah 6:17

Jerusalem’s Final Warning

16This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ 17I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’ 18Therefore hear, O nations, and learn, O congregations, what will happen to them.

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Berean Standard Bible
I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’
American Standard Version (1901)
And I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet; but they said, We will not hearken.
Bible in Basic English
And I put watchmen over you, saying, Give attention to the sound of the horn; but they said, We will not give attention.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And I appointed watchmen over you, saying: Hearken ye to the sound of the trumpet. And they said: We will not hearken.
Free Bible Version
I put watchmen in charge of you and told you, make sure you listen for the trumpet call warning you of danger. But you answered, “We won't listen!”
Geneva Bible 1599
Also I set watchmen ouer you, which said, Take heede to the sound of the trumpet: but they said, We will not take heede.
King James (Authorized) Version
Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
Translation for Translators
I sent my prophets who were like [MET] watchmen. They said, ‘Listen carefully when we blow the trumpets to warn you that your enemies are approaching,’ but you said, ‘No, we do not want to listen.’
Unlocked Literal Bible
I appointed for you watchmen to listen for the trumpet. But they said, 'We will not listen.'
Noah Webster Bible
Also I set watchmen over you, saying , Hearken to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not hearken.
World English Bible
I set watchmen over you, saying, ‘Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’ But they said, ‘We will not listen!’
Young's Literal Translation
And I have raised up for you watchmen, Attend ye to the voice of the trumpet. And they say, 'We do not attend.'