Jeremiah 1:4-6

New American Standard Bible

Chapter 1

4 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

5 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations.' 6 Then I said, 'Oh, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, Because I am a youth.'

King James Version

Chapter 1

4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. 6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.

Christian Standard Bible

Chapter 1

4 The word of the Lord came to me:

5 I chose you before I formed you in the womb; I set you apart before you were born. I appointed you a prophet to the nations.

6 But I protested, "Oh no, Lord God! Look, I don't know how to speak since I am only a youth."

New Living Translation

Chapter 1

4 The LORD gave me this message:

5 'I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.'

6 'O Sovereign LORD,' I said, 'I can't speak for you! I'm too young!'

English Standard Version

Chapter 1

4 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.” 6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.”

New International Version

Chapter 1

4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying,

5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.'

6 Alas, Sovereign LORD,' I said, 'I do not know how to speak; I am too young.'

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