Jeremiah 20:14 bbe — A curse on the day of my birth: let there be no blessing on the day when my mother had me.

Bible in Basic English

"A curse on the day of my birth: let there be no blessing on the day when my mother had me."

— Jeremiah 20:14, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 20 — Context

11

But the Lord is with me as a great one, greatly to be feared: so my attackers will have a fall, and they will not overcome me: they will be greatly shamed, because they have not done wisely, even with an unending shame, kept in memory for ever.

12

But, O Lord of armies, testing the upright and seeing the thoughts and the heart, let me see your punishment come on them; for I have put my cause before you.

13

Make melody to the Lord, give praise to the Lord: for he has made the soul of the poor man free from the hands of the evil-doers.

14

A curse on the day of my birth: let there be no blessing on the day when my mother had me.

15

A curse on the man who gave the news to my father, saying, You have a male child; making him very glad.

16

May that man be like the towns overturned by the Lord without mercy: let a cry for help come to his ears in the morning, and the sound of war in the middle of the day;

17

Because he did not put me to death before my birth took place: so my mother's body would have been my last resting-place, and she would have been with child for ever.

Jeremiah 20:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 20:14 say?
Jeremiah 20:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A curse on the day of my birth: let there be no blessing on the day when my mother had me.”
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 (BBE): “A curse on the day of my birth: let there be no blessing on the day when my mother had me.” 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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