Jeremiah 12:11 web — They have made it a desolation; it mourns to me, being desolate; the whole land is made desolate, because no man lays i…

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"They have made it a desolation; it mourns to me, being desolate; the whole land is made desolate, because no man lays it to heart."

— Jeremiah 12:11, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 12 — Context

8

My heritage is become to me as a lion in the forest: she has uttered her voice against me; therefore I have hated her.

9

Is my heritage to me as a speckled bird of prey? are the birds of prey against her all around? Go, assemble all the animals of the field, bring them to devour.

10

Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.

11

They have made it a desolation; it mourns to me, being desolate; the whole land is made desolate, because no man lays it to heart.

12

Destroyers are come on all the bare heights in the wilderness; for the sword of Yahweh devours from the one end of the land even to the other end of the land: no flesh has peace.

13

They have sown wheat, and have reaped thorns; they have put themselves to pain, and profit nothing: and you shall be ashamed of your fruits, because of the fierce anger of Yahweh.

14

Thus says Yahweh against all my evil neighbors, who touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit: behold, I will pluck them up from off their land, and will pluck up the house of Judah from among them.

Jeremiah 12:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 12:11 say?
Jeremiah 12:11 in the World English Bible reads: “They have made it a desolation; it mourns to me, being desolate; the whole land is made desolate, because no man lays it to heart.”
Where is Jeremiah 12:11 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 12:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 12, verse 11.
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 12:11.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 12:11 in?
Jeremiah 12:11 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 12:11?
Jeremiah 12:11 reads (WEB): “They have made it a desolation; it mourns to me, being desolate; the whole land is made desolate, because no man lays it to heart.” 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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