Jeremiah 12:8
Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.
In other versions
My heritage is become unto me as a lion in the forest: she hath uttered her voice against me; therefore I have hated her.
ASV
My heritage has become like a lion in the woodland to me; her voice has been loud against me; so I have hate for her.
BBE
My heritage is become unto me as a lion in the forest; it hath raised its voice against me: therefore have I hated it.
DBY
My heritage is become to me as a lion in the forest: she has uttered her voice against me; therefore I have hated her.
WEB
Mine inheritance hath been to Me as a lion in a forest, She gave forth against Me with her voice, Therefore I have hated her.
YLT
Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it cries out against me: therefore have I hated it.
ENG
My heritage is to me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.
WBT
My inheritance has become to Me like a lion in the forest. She has roared against Me; therefore I hate her.
BSB
In context
6For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
7I have forsaken mine house, I have left mine heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.
8Mine heritage is unto me as a lion in the forest; it crieth out against me: therefore have I hated it.
9Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour.
10Many pastors have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.
