Jeremiah 16:9

Good News Translation

Listen to what I, the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, have to say. I will silence the sounds of joy and gladness and the happy sounds of wedding feasts. The people here will live to see this happen.

Cross References

Psalm 78:63

Young men were killed in war, and young women had no one to marry.

Jeremiah 25:10

I will silence their shouts of joy and gladness and the happy sounds of wedding feasts. They will have no oil for their lamps, and there will be no more grain.

Jeremiah 7:34

The land will become a desert. In the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem I will put an end to the sounds of joy and gladness and to the happy sounds of wedding feasts.

Ezekiel 12:25

I, the Lord, will speak to them, and what I say will be done. There will be no more delay. In your own lifetime, you rebels, I will do what I have warned you I would do. I have spoken,” says the Sovereign Lord.

Ezekiel 26:13

I will put an end to all your songs, and I will silence the music of your harps.

Hosea 2:11

I will put an end to all her festivities—her annual and monthly festivals and her Sabbath celebrations—all her religious meetings.