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Jeremiah 20:18

New International Version

18 Why did I ever come out of the womb to see trouble and sorrow and to end my days in shame?

Compare Versions

American Standard Version

Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labor and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?

Christian Standard Bible

Why did I come out of the womb to see only struggle and sorrow, to end my life in shame?

English Standard Version

Why did I come out from the womb to see toil and sorrow, and spend my days in shame?

King James Version

Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labour and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?

New American Standard Bible

Why did I ever come out of the womb To look at trouble and sorrow, So that my days have been spent in shame?

New King James Version

Why did I come forth from the womb to see labor and sorrow, That my days should be consumed with shame?

New Living Translation

Why was I ever born? My entire life has been filled with trouble, sorrow, and shame.

World English Bible

Why did I come out of the womb to see labor and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?