12 Even a full [1] wind from those places shall come unto me: now also will I give sentence against them.

Other Translations of Jeremiah 4:12

New International Version

12 a wind too strong for that comes from me. Now I pronounce my judgments against them."

English Standard Version

12 a wind too full for this comes for me. Now it is I who speak in judgment upon them."

The Message

12 a gale-force wind. I ordered this wind. I'm pronouncing my hurricane judgment on my people." Your Evil Life Is Piercing Your Heart

New King James Version

12 A wind too strong for these will come for Me; Now I will also speak judgment against them."

New Living Translation

12 It is a roaring blast sent by me! Now I will pronounce your destruction!"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 4:12

Commentary on Jeremiah 4:5-18

(Read Jeremiah 4:5-18)

The fierce conqueror of the neighbouring nations was to make Judah desolate. The prophet was afflicted to see the people lulled into security by false prophets. The approach of the enemy is described. Some attention was paid in Jerusalem to outward reformation; but it was necessary that their hearts should be washed, in the exercise of true repentance and faith, from the love and pollution of sin. When lesser calamities do not rouse sinners and reform nations, sentence will be given against them. The Lord's voice declares that misery is approaching, especially against wicked professors of the gospel; when it overtakes them, it will be plainly seen that the fruit of wickedness is bitter, and the end is fatal.