KJV:
And the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying,
NASB:
Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying,
KJV:
Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
NASB:
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
KJV:
The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.
NASB:
That which came as the word of the LORD to Jeremiah in regard to the drought:
KJV:
Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their heads.
NASB:
"Because the ground is cracked, For there has been no rain on the land; The farmers have been put to shame, They have covered their heads.
KJV:
Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place.
NASB:
But, "Ah, Lord GOD!" I said, "Look, the prophets are telling them, 'You will not see the sword nor will you have famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.'"
KJV:
Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.
NASB:
Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.
KJV:
Why is my pain perpetual, and my wound incurable, which refuseth to be healed? wilt thou be altogether unto me as a liar, and as waters that fail?
NASB:
Why has my pain been perpetual And my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? Will You indeed be to me like a deceptive stream With water that is unreliable?
KJV:
Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them.
NASB:
Therefore, thus says the LORD, "If you return, then I will restore you-- Before Me you will stand; And if you extract the precious from the worthless, You will become My spokesman. They for their part may turn to you, But as for you, you must not turn to them.