Jeremiah 48:27

For was not Israel a derision vnto thee? was hee found among theeues? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for ioy.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Now was not Israel a laughingstock to you? Or was he caught among thieves? For each time you speak about him you shake {your head in scorn.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for as often as thou speakest of him, thou waggest the head.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For did you not make sport of Israel? was he taken among thieves? for whenever you were talking about him, you were shaking your head over him.
- Basic English Bible

For was not Israel a derision unto thee? Was he found among thieves, that as oft as thou didst speak of him, thou didst shake the head?
- Darby Bible

For was not Israel a derision to thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou hast spoken of him, thou hast leaped for joy.
- Webster's Bible

For wasn't Israel a derision to you? was he found among thieves? for as often as you speak of him, you shake your head.
- World English Bible

And was not Israel the derision to thee? Among thieves was he found? For since thy words concerning him, Thou dost bemoan thyself.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For was not Israel a derision unto thee? Was he found among thieves? For as often as thou speakest of him, thou waggest the head.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 48:27

48:27 Was he found - Why didst thou deal by Israel as men deal by thieves, when they are brought to shame?