Jeremiah 1:11 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Moreover, the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Jeremiah, what do you see? And I said, I see a branch or shoot of an almond tree [the emblem of alertness and activity, blossoming in late winter].

American Standard Version (1901)

Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.

Common English Bible

The LORD asked me, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” I said, “A branch of an almond tree.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a staff, keeping watch."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: What seest thou, Jeremias? And I said: I see a rod watching.