Jeremiah 10:19
New International Version
Woe to me because of my injury! My wound is incurable! Yet I said to myself, “This is my sickness, and I must endure it.”

New Living Translation
My wound is severe, and my grief is great. My sickness is incurable, but I must bear it.

English Standard Version
Woe is me because of my hurt! My wound is grievous. But I said, “Truly this is an affliction, and I must bear it.”

Berean Standard Bible
Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.”

King James Bible
Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.

New King James Version
Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is severe. But I say, “Truly this is an infirmity, And I must bear it.”

New American Standard Bible
Woe to me, because of my injury! My wound is incurable. But I said, “This certainly is a sickness, And I must endure it.”

NASB 1995
Woe is me, because of my injury! My wound is incurable. But I said, “Truly this is a sickness, And I must bear it.”

NASB 1977
Woe is me, because of my injury! My wound is incurable. But I said, “Truly this is a sickness, And I must bear it.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Woe is me, because of my injury! My wound is desperately sick. But I said, “Truly this is a sickness, And I must bear it.”

Amplified Bible
“Woe to me because of my [spiritual] brokenness!” [says Jeremiah, speaking for the nation.] “My wound is incurable.” But I said, “Surely this sickness and suffering and grief are mine, And I must bear it.”

Christian Standard Bible
Woe to me because of my brokenness — I am severely wounded! I exclaimed, “This is my intense suffering, but I must bear it.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Woe to me because of my brokenness— I am severely wounded! I exclaimed, “This is my intense suffering, but I must bear it.”

American Standard Version
Woe is me because of my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is my grief, and I must bear it.

Contemporary English Version
The people answered, "We are wounded and doomed to die. Why did we say we could stand the pain?

English Revised Version
Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is my grief, and I must bear it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Oh, I'm wounded! My wound is serious. Then I thought that this is my punishment, and I will bear it.

Good News Translation
The people of Jerusalem cried out, "How badly we are hurt! Our wounds will not heal. And we thought this was something we could endure!

International Standard Version
Woe is me because of my injury. My wound is severe. I said, "Truly this is my sickness, and I must bear it.

Majority Standard Bible
Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.”

NET Bible
And I cried out, "We are doomed! Our wound is severe! We once thought, 'This is only an illness. And we will be able to bear it!'

New Heart English Bible
Woe is me because of my hurt. My wound is grievous: but I said, 'Truly this is my grief, and I must bear it.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.

World English Bible
Woe is me because of my injury! My wound is serious; but I said, “Truly this is my grief, and I must bear it.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Woe to me for my breaking, "" My striking has been grievous, "" And I said, “Surely this [is] my sickness, and I bear it.”

Young's Literal Translation
Woe to me for my breaking, Grievious hath been my smiting, And I said, Only, this is my sickness, and I bear it.

Smith's Literal Translation
Wo to me for my breaking! my blow was sickly; and I said, Surely this a sickness, and I will bear it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Woe is me for my destruction, my wound is very grievous. But I said: Truly this is my own evil, and I will bear it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Woe to me, concerning my destruction! My wound is very grievous. And yet I said: Clearly, this infirmity is mine, and I will carry it.

New American Bible
Woe is me! I am undone, my wound is beyond healing. Yet I had thought: if I make light of my sickness, I can bear it.

New Revised Standard Version
Woe is me because of my hurt! My wound is severe. But I said, “Truly this is my punishment, and I must bear it.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Woe to me for my hurt! my wound is grievous; but I said, Truly this is my grief and I must bear it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Woe to me for my crushing pain! It is my plague, and I have said, “This is my sorrow. I shall bear it
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Woe is me for my hurt! My wound is grievous; But I said: 'This is but a sickness, And I must bear it.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Alas for thy ruin! thy plague is grievous: and I said, Surely this is thy wound, and it has overtaken thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Coming Destruction
18For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, at this time I will sling out the inhabitants of the land and bring distress upon them so that they may be captured.” 19Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous! But I said, “This is truly my sickness, and I must bear it.” 20My tent is destroyed, and all its ropes are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are no more. I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains.…

Cross References
Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Lamentations 3:39
Why should any mortal man complain, in view of his sins?

Job 5:17-18
Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. / For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal.

Isaiah 1:5-6
Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. / From the sole of your foot to the top of your head, there is no soundness—only wounds and welts and festering sores neither cleansed nor bandaged nor soothed with oil.

Hosea 6:1
Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds.

Micah 1:9
For her wound is incurable; it has reached even Judah; it has approached the gate of my people, as far as Jerusalem itself.

Psalm 38:17
For I am ready to fall, and my pain is ever with me.

Psalm 39:10-11
Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand. / You discipline and correct a man for his iniquity, consuming like a moth what he holds dear; surely each man is but a vapor. Selah

Isaiah 30:26
The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days—on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted.

Lamentations 1:12
Is this nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around and see! Is there any sorrow like mine, which was inflicted on me, which the LORD made me suffer on the day of His fierce anger?

2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Hebrews 12:5-6
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

1 Peter 4:12-13
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.

2 Corinthians 1:5-7
For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. / If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. / And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.


Treasury of Scripture

Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous; but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.

Woe.

Jeremiah 4:19,31
My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war…

Jeremiah 8:21
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on me.

Jeremiah 9:1
Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!

truly.

Psalm 39:9
I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.

Psalm 77:10
And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.

Isaiah 8:17
And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

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Woe to me
The word "woe" in Hebrew is "הוֹי" (hoy), often used as an expression of lamentation or distress. In the context of Jeremiah, a prophet who witnessed the impending judgment on Judah, this exclamation reflects deep sorrow and anguish. Historically, prophets used "woe" to signal divine judgment or personal lament. Jeremiah's use of "woe" here underscores the profound personal and communal suffering he experiences and anticipates.

because of my brokenness
The term "brokenness" in Hebrew is "שֶׁבֶר" (shever), which can mean fracture or ruin. This word conveys not only physical destruction but also emotional and spiritual devastation. Jeremiah's brokenness is emblematic of the nation's spiritual state, reflecting the consequences of turning away from God. The prophet's personal identification with this brokenness highlights his role as an intercessor and a representative of the people's plight.

my wound is grievous
The Hebrew word for "wound" is "מַכָּה" (makkah), which can refer to a physical injury or a metaphorical affliction. The adjective "grievous" (חָלָה, chalah) suggests a severe, incurable condition. This phrase emphasizes the depth of the suffering and the seriousness of the situation. In a historical context, it reflects the impending Babylonian exile, a wound to the nation that seemed beyond healing.

But I said
This phrase introduces a personal reflection or resolution. Jeremiah's internal dialogue reveals his acceptance of the situation. The use of "I said" indicates a moment of introspection and acknowledgment of reality, a common prophetic response to divine revelation.

‘This is truly my sickness
The word "sickness" in Hebrew is "חֳלִי" (choli), often used to describe physical illness but also metaphorically for moral or spiritual ailments. Jeremiah recognizes the affliction as his own, signifying a deep personal connection to the nation's sin and its consequences. This acknowledgment is crucial in the prophetic tradition, where the prophet often embodies the message he delivers.

and I must bear it.’
The phrase "I must bear it" reflects a sense of responsibility and acceptance. The Hebrew root "נָשָׂא" (nasa) means to lift, carry, or endure. Jeremiah's acceptance of his role in bearing the nation's burden is a testament to his faithfulness and commitment to God's calling. This endurance is a powerful example of prophetic perseverance, encouraging believers to trust in God's sovereignty even amidst suffering.

(19) Woe is me . . .--From this verse to the end of the chapter we have, with the prophet's characteristic dramatic vividness, the lamentation of the daughter of Israel in her captivity, bewailing the transgressions that had led to it. That this follows immediately on Jeremiah 10:18 gives some support to the view above given as to the force of the words "that they may find." Israel is represented as having "found" in both aspects of the word.

Grievous.--In the sense of all but incurable.

This is a grief . . .--Better, this is my grief or plague, that which I have brought upon myself and must therefore bear. To accept the punishment was in this, as in all cases, the first step to reformation.

Verse 19. - It is rather doubtful (as in the parallel passage, Jeremiah 4:19-21) whether the speaker here is the prophet, or "the daughter of my people," who, in Jeremiah 6:26, is called upon to "make most bitter lamentation." Of course, the prophet cannot dissociate himself from his people; and we rosy therefore, perhaps, consider both references united. Hurt; literally, breach; a term so used for political calamities. A grief; rather, my grief; but "grief" is meant to include both physical and mental sufferings (literally, my sickness).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Woe
א֥וֹי (’ō·w)
Interjection
Strong's 188: Lamentation, Oh!

to me because of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

my brokenness;
שִׁבְרִ֔י (šiḇ·rî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 7667: A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash

my wound
מַכָּתִ֑י (mak·kā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4347: A wound, carnage, pestilence

is grievous!
נַחְלָ֖ה (naḥ·lāh)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 2470: To be weak or sick

But I
וַאֲנִ֣י (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

said,
אָמַ֔רְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“This
זֶ֥ה (zeh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

is truly my sickness,
חֳלִ֖י (ḥo·lî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2483: Malady, anxiety, calamity

and I must bear it.”
וְאֶשָּׂאֶֽנּוּ׃ (wə·’eś·śā·’en·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take


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