Jeremiah 13:18 web — Say to the king and to the queen mother, Humble yourselves, sit down; for your headdresses have come down, even the cro…

World English Bible

"Say to the king and to the queen mother, Humble yourselves, sit down; for your headdresses have come down, even the crown of your glory."

— Jeremiah 13:18, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 13 — Context

15

Hear, and give ear; don't be proud; for Yahweh has spoken.

16

Give glory to Yahweh your God, before he causes darkness, and before your feet stumble on the dark mountains, and, while you look for light, he turns it into the shadow of death, and makes it gross darkness.

17

But if you will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep bitterly, and run down with tears, because Yahweh's flock is taken captive.

18

Say to the king and to the queen mother, Humble yourselves, sit down; for your headdresses have come down, even the crown of your glory.

19

The cities of the South are shut up, and there is none to open them: Judah is carried away captive, all of it; it is wholly carried away captive.

20

Lift up your eyes, and see those who come from the north: where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?

21

What will you say, when he shall set over you as head those whom you have yourself taught to be friends to you? shall not sorrows take hold of you, as of a woman in travail?

Jeremiah 13:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 13:18 say?
Jeremiah 13:18 in the World English Bible reads: “Say to the king and to the queen mother, Humble yourselves, sit down; for your headdresses have come down, even the crown of your glory.”
Where is Jeremiah 13:18 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 13:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 13, verse 18.
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 13:18.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 13:18 in?
Jeremiah 13:18 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 13:18?
Jeremiah 13:18 reads (WEB): “Say to the king and to the queen mother, Humble yourselves, sit down; for your headdresses have come down, even the crown of your glory.” 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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