Jeremiah 10:19 kjv — Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.

King James Version

"Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it."

— Jeremiah 10:19, King James Version

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Jeremiah 10 — Context

16

The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The Lord of hosts is his name.

17

Gather up thy wares out of the land, O inhabitant of the fortress.

18

For thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will sling out the inhabitants of the land at this once, and will distress them, that they may find it so.

19

Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.

20

My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.

21

For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the Lord: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.

22

Behold, the noise of the bruit is come, and a great commotion out of the north country, to make the cities of Judah desolate, and a den of dragons.

Jeremiah 10:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 10:19 say?
Jeremiah 10:19 in the King James Version reads: “Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.”
Where is Jeremiah 10:19 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 10:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 10, verse 19.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 10:19.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 10:19 in?
Jeremiah 10:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 10:19?
Jeremiah 10:19 reads (KJV): “Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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