Jeremiah 16:9

The Passion Translation

For here is what Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, the God of Israel, says: I will silence in this land the joyful shout of bride and bridegroom, the sounds of gladness and laughter. It will happen in your lifetime, before your very eyes.

Cross References

Psalm 78:63

Their young men fell on the battlefield and never came back. Their daughters never heard their wedding songs, since there was no one left to marry!

Jeremiah 25:10

Moreover, I will banish the voices of celebration and laughter from them and the sweet voices of the groom and his bride. I will silence the noise of grinding grain in the morning, and in the evening, lamps will no longer burn in their homes.

Jeremiah 7:34

I will silence the sounds of mirth and gladness from the cities of Judah and the streets of Jerusalem, the happy sounds of wedding feasts—the voice of the bride and bridegroom, for the land will become a wasteland.’ ”

Ezekiel 12:25

I, Yahweh, will speak the word, and what I say will come true without delay. For what I speak, I will accomplish in your own lifetime, you tribe of rebels. For I, Lord Yahweh, have spoken!’ ”

Ezekiel 26:13

I will silence the sound of your songs, and the music of your stringed instruments will not be heard again.