27 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Benhadad.

Other Translations of Jeremiah 49:27

New International Version

27 "I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad."

English Standard Version

27 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad."

The Message

27 "I'll start a fire at the wall of Damascus that will burn down all of Ben-hadad's forts." Find a Safe Place to Hide

New King James Version

27 "I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, And it shall consume the palaces of Ben-Hadad."

New Living Translation

27 "And I will set fire to the walls of Damascus that will burn up the palaces of Ben-hadad."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 49:27

Commentary on Jeremiah 49:23-27

(Read Jeremiah 49:23-27)

How easily God can dispirit those nations that have been most celebrated for valour! Damascus waxes feeble. It was a city of joy, having all the delights of the sons of men. But those deceive themselves who place their happiness in carnal joys.