Jeremiah 4:21 cpdv — How long shall I watch those who are fleeing, and listen to the voice of the trumpet?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"How long shall I watch those who are fleeing, and listen to the voice of the trumpet? "

— Jeremiah 4:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 4 — Context

18

Your ways and your thoughts have brought these things upon you. This is your own wickedness. And it is bitter, because it has touched your heart.

19

I am afflicted in my heart, in my heart. The senses of my heart have been stirred up within me. I will not remain silent. For my soul has heard the voice of the trumpet, the clamor of the battle.

20

Destruction upon destruction has been called forth. And the entire earth has been devastated. My tabernacles have been destroyed suddenly, and my tents in an instant.

21

How long shall I watch those who are fleeing, and listen to the voice of the trumpet?

22

For my foolish people have not known me. They are foolish and mad sons. They are clever in doing evil, but they do not know how to do good.

23

I gazed upon the earth, and behold, it was empty and brought to nothing. And I gazed upon the heavens, but there was no light in them.

24

I watched the mountains, and behold, they trembled, and all the hills were shaken.

Jeremiah 4:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 4:21 say?
Jeremiah 4:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “How long shall I watch those who are fleeing, and listen to the voice of the trumpet? ”
Where is Jeremiah 4:21 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 4:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 4, verse 21.
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 4:21.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 4:21 in?
Jeremiah 4:21 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 4:21?
Jeremiah 4:21 reads (CPDV): “How long shall I watch those who are fleeing, and listen to the voice of the trumpet? ” 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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