Jeremiah 49:27
27 "I will set fire to the walls of Damascus; it will consume the fortresses of Ben-Hadad."
Other Translations of Jeremiah 49:27
King James Version
27 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall consume the palaces of Benhadad.
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."
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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.