Jeremiah 48:31 nasb — "Therefore I will wail for Moab, Even for all Moab will I cry out; I will moan for the men of Kir-heres.

NASB

""Therefore I will wail for Moab, Even for all Moab will I cry out; I will moan for the men of Kir-heres."

— Jeremiah 48:31, NASB

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Jeremiah 48 — Context

28

"Leave the cities and dwell among the crags, O inhabitants of Moab, And be like a dove that nests Beyond the mouth of the chasm.

29

"We have heard of the pride of Moab--he is very proud-- Of his haughtiness, his pride, his arrogance and his self-exaltation.

30

"I know his fury," declares the LORD, "But it is futile; His idle boasts have accomplished nothing.

31

"Therefore I will wail for Moab, Even for all Moab will I cry out; I will moan for the men of Kir-heres.

32

"More than the weeping for Jazer I will weep for you, O vine of Sibmah! Your tendrils stretched across the sea, They reached to the sea of Jazer; Upon your summer fruits and your grape harvest The destroyer has fallen.

33

"So gladness and joy are taken away From the fruitful field, even from the land of Moab. And I have made the wine to cease from the wine presses; No one will tread them with shouting, The shouting will not be shouts of joy.

34

"From the outcry at Heshbon even to Elealeh, even to Jahaz they have raised their voice, from Zoar even to Horonaim and to Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim will become desolate.

Jeremiah 48:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 48:31 say?
Jeremiah 48:31 in the NASB reads: “"Therefore I will wail for Moab, Even for all Moab will I cry out; I will moan for the men of Kir-heres.”
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 (NASB): “"Therefore I will wail for Moab, Even for all Moab will I cry out; I will moan for the men of Kir-heres.” 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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