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Jeremiah 47:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

God's sword of judgment, how much longer will you keep going? Put yourself back in your sheath, take a break, and just be still.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in the middle of judgment, there's a longing for peace and rest to come.

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