Jeremiah 48:31 akjv — Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; my heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres.

American King James Version

"Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; my heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres. "

— Jeremiah 48:31, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

28

O you that dwell in Moab, leave the cities, and dwell in the rock, and be like the dove that makes her nest in the sides of the hole’s mouth.

29

We have heard the pride of Moab, (he is exceeding proud) his loftiness, and his arrogance, and his pride, and the haughtiness of his heart.

30

I know his wrath, says the LORD; but it shall not be so; his lies shall not so effect it.

31

Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; my heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres.

32

O vine of Sibmah, I will weep for you with the weeping of Jazer: your plants are gone over the sea, they reach even to the sea of Jazer: the spoiler is fallen on your summer fruits and on your vintage.

33

And joy and gladness is taken from the plentiful field, and from the land of Moab, and I have caused wine to fail from the winepresses: none shall tread with shouting; their shouting shall be no shouting.

34

From the cry of Heshbon even to Elealeh, and even to Jahaz, have they uttered their voice, from Zoar even to Horonaim, as an heifer of three years old: for the waters also of Nimrim shall be desolate.

Jeremiah 48:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:31 say?
Jeremiah 48:31 in the American King James Version reads: “Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; my heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres. ”
Where is Jeremiah 48:31 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 48:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 48, verse 31.
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 48:31.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 48:31 in?
Jeremiah 48:31 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 48:31?
Jeremiah 48:31 reads (AKJV): “Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; my heart shall mourn for the men of Kirheres. ” 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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