Jeremiah 20:14 asv — Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.

American Standard Version

"Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed. "

— Jeremiah 20:14, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 20 — Context

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But Jehovah is with me as a mighty one and a terrible: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly put to shame, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten.

12

But, O Jehovah of hosts, that triest the righteous, that seest the heart and the mind, let me see thy vengeance on them; for unto thee have I revealed my cause.

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Sing unto Jehovah, praise ye Jehovah; for he hath delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evil-doers.

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Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.

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Cursed be the man who brought tidings to my father, saying, A man-child is born unto thee; making him very glad.

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And let that man be as the cities which Jehovah overthrew, and repented not: and let him hear a cry in the morning, and shouting at noontime;

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because he slew me not from the womb; and so my mother would have been my grave, and her womb always great.

Jeremiah 20:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 20:14 say?
Jeremiah 20:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed. ”
Where is Jeremiah 20:14 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 20:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 20, verse 14.
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 20:14.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 20:14 in?
Jeremiah 20:14 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 20:14?
Jeremiah 20:14 reads (ASV): “Cursed be the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed. ” 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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