Jeremiah 4:17 nasb — 'Like watchmen of a field they are against her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD.

NASB

"'Like watchmen of a field they are against her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD."

— Jeremiah 4:17, NASB

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Jeremiah 4 — Context

14

Wash your heart from evil, O Jerusalem, That you may be saved. How long will your wicked thoughts Lodge within you?

15

For a voice declares from Dan, And proclaims wickedness from Mount Ephraim.

16

"Report it to the nations, now! Proclaim over Jerusalem, 'Besiegers come from a far country, And lift their voices against the cities of Judah.

17

'Like watchmen of a field they are against her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares the LORD.

18

"Your ways and your deeds Have brought these things to you. This is your evil. How bitter! How it has touched your heart!"

19

My soul, my soul! I am in anguish! Oh, my heart! My heart is pounding in me; I cannot be silent, Because you have heard, O my soul, The sound of the trumpet, The alarm of war.

20

Disaster on disaster is proclaimed, For the whole land is devastated; Suddenly my tents are devastated, My curtains in an instant.

Jeremiah 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 4:17 say?
Jeremiah 4:17 in the NASB reads: “'Like watchmen of a field they are against her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares 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 (NASB): “'Like watchmen of a field they are against her round about, Because she has rebelled against Me,' declares 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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