Jeremiah 48:10 web — Cursed is he who does the work of Yahweh negligently; and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from blood.

World English Bible

"Cursed is he who does the work of Yahweh negligently; and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from blood."

— Jeremiah 48:10, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

7

For, because you have trusted in your works and in your treasures, you also shall be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, his priests and his princes together.

8

The destroyer shall come on every city, and no city shall escape; the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed; as Yahweh has spoken.

9

Give wings to Moab, that she may fly and get her away: and her cities shall become a desolation, without any to dwell therein.

10

Cursed is he who does the work of Yahweh negligently; and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from blood.

11

Moab has been at ease from his youth, and he has settled on his lees, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither has he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remains in him, and his scent is not changed.

12

Therefore, behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will send to him those who pour off, and they shall pour him off; and they shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles in pieces.

13

Moab shall be ashamed of Chemosh, as the house of Israel was ashamed of Bethel their confidence.

Jeremiah 48:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:10 say?
Jeremiah 48:10 in the World English Bible reads: “Cursed is he who does the work of Yahweh negligently; and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from blood.”
Where is Jeremiah 48:10 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 10.
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 48:10.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:10 in?
Jeremiah 48:10 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 48:10?
Jeremiah 48:10 reads (WEB): “Cursed is he who does the work of Yahweh negligently; and cursed is he who keeps back his sword from blood.” 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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