Jeremiah

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Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Jeremiah 47 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

What the Lord says about the Philistines

1. Before the king of Egypt attacked the town of Gaza, the Lord told me to say to the Philistines:

2. I, the Lord, tell youthat your land will be floodedwith an army from the north.It will destroy your townsand sweep you away,moaning and screaming.

3. When you hear the thunderof horses and chariots,your courage will vanish,and parents will abandontheir own children.

4. You refugees from Crete,your time has now come,and I will destroy you.None of you will be leftto help the citiesof Tyre and Sidon.

5-6. The Anakim who survivein Gaza and Ashkelonwill mourn for youby shaving their headsand sitting in silence.You ask how long will I continueto attack you with my sword,then you tell me to put it awayand leave you alone.

7. But how can my sword rest,when I have commanded itto attack Ashkelonand the coast?