Jeremiah 20:13 web — Sing to Yahweh, praise Yahweh; for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers.

World English Bible

"Sing to Yahweh, praise Yahweh; for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers."

— Jeremiah 20:13, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 20 — Context

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For I have heard the defaming of many, terror on every side. Denounce, and we will denounce him, [say] all my familiar friends, those who watch for my fall; perhaps he will be persuaded, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

11

But Yahweh is with me as an awesome mighty one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly disappointed, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten.

12

But, Yahweh of Armies, who tests the righteous, who sees the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance on them; for to you have I revealed my cause.

13

Sing to Yahweh, praise Yahweh; for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers.

14

Cursed is the day in which I was born: don't let the day in which my mother bore me be blessed.

15

Cursed is the man who brought news to my father, saying, A boy is born to you; making him very glad.

16

Let that man be as the cities which Yahweh overthrew, and didn't repent: and let him hear a cry in the morning, and shouting at noontime;

Jeremiah 20:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 20:13 say?
Jeremiah 20:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Sing to Yahweh, praise Yahweh; for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers.”
Where is Jeremiah 20:13 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 20:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 20, verse 13.
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 20:13.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 20:13 in?
Jeremiah 20:13 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 20:13?
Jeremiah 20:13 reads (WEB): “Sing to Yahweh, praise Yahweh; for he has delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evildoers.” 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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