Translations
Modern
You who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut.
Traditional
O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, and the measure of thy covetousness.
Literal
O dweller by many waters, abundant in treasures, your end has come, the measure of your dishonest gain!
Latin
Quæ habitas super aquas multas, locuples in thesauris: venit finis tuus, pedalis præcisionis tuæ.
Original
Hebrew
English
You who dwell by many waters, rich in treasures, your end has come; the thread of your life is cut.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Hope Beyond Judgment Messages Against the Nations The Lord of Nations
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Topics
Babylon: As a Power Was: Covetous Babylon: Remarkable For: Wealth Babylon: Watered by the Rivers Euphrates and Tigris Covetousness: Babylon Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning National Sins: Babylon Persia: Prophecies Concerning The Euphrates: Babylon Situated On The Punishment of the Wicked: On Account of Their: Covetousness Water: (Many) of Different Nations and People