Jeremiah 49:11 kjv — Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.

King James Version

"Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me."

— Jeremiah 49:11, King James Version

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Jeremiah 49 — Context

8

Flee ye, turn back, dwell deep, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I will visit him.

9

If grapegatherers come to thee, would they not leave some gleaning grapes? if thieves by night, they will destroy till they have enough.

10

But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he is not.

11

Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.

12

For thus saith the Lord; Behold, they whose judgment was not to drink of the cup have assuredly drunken; and art thou he that shall altogether go unpunished? thou shalt not go unpunished, but thou shalt surely drink of it.

13

For I have sworn by myself, saith the Lord, that Bozrah shall become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes.

14

I have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, saying, Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.

Jeremiah 49:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 49:11 say?
Jeremiah 49:11 in the King James Version reads: “Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.”
Where is Jeremiah 49:11 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 49:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 49, verse 11.
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 49:11.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 49:11 in?
Jeremiah 49:11 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 49:11?
Jeremiah 49:11 reads (KJV): “Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.” 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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