Jeremiah 48:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Everyone around him, mourn for what's happened. All of you who knew his reputation, ask yourselves: 'How did someone so powerful fall? How did something so beautiful get completely destroyed?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the strongest can fall, and when they do, everyone feels the shock.

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