Jeremiah 4:17 kjv — As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord.

King James Version

"As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord."

— Jeremiah 4:17, King James Version

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Jeremiah 4 — Context

14

O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?

15

For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.

16

Make ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem, that watchers come from a far country, and give out their voice against the cities of Judah.

17

As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord.

18

Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.

19

My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.

20

Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment.

Jeremiah 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 4:17 say?
Jeremiah 4:17 in the King James Version reads: “As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord.”
Where is Jeremiah 4:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 4:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 4, verse 17.
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 4:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 4:17 in?
Jeremiah 4:17 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 4:17?
Jeremiah 4:17 reads (KJV): “As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the Lord.” 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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