Jeremiah 29:11 in every era
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King James Version: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jeremiah 29:11
World English Bible: “"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says Yahweh, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."” — Jeremiah 29:11
Both translations are in the public domain. The Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z and Gen Alpha versions are creative paraphrases written by BIBLERAS to echo the verse in each generation’s voice — they are not Bible translations. Learn more.
Jeremiah 29:11, generation by generation
70s
"I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "Peace, not harm. A hope and a future." Can you dig it?
80s
"I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. Peace, not harm. A hope and a future. Your future is totally bright.
90s
God says: I know the plans I have for you. Peace, not harm. Hope and a future. Your future? All that.
Y2K
God says: I know the plans I have for you. Peace, not harm. A hope and a future. Your future is loading, and it's good.
Boomer
"I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "Plans for peace, not harm. A hope and a future." He's had it figured out from day one.
Gen X
God says: I know what I've got planned for you. Peace, not disaster. Hope and a future. Even when it doesn't feel like it.
Millennial
God says, "I know the plans I have for you. Peace, not chaos. A hope and a future." No five-year plan required.
Gen Z
God said: I know the plans I have for you. peace, not harm. a hope and a future. your main character arc is in good hands.
Gen Alpha
God already knows your whole storyline: peace, not damage. Hope and a future. Best quest ever.
Jeremiah 29:11 in BIBLERAS Styles
Styles are playful BIBLERAS voices: same verse, same meaning, a different way of saying it. Creative interpretations, not Bible translations.
Space Sage
THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, KNOW THEM I DO, SAYS THE LORD. PEACE, NOT HARM. A HOPE AND A FUTURE, YOURS THEY ARE.
Game Show
JEREMIAH 29:11. WHAT IS: THE LORD'S PLANS FOR YOU, PLANS OF PEACE AND NOT HARM, TO GIVE YOU HOPE AND A FUTURE?
Pirate
I know the course I've charted for ye, says the Lord. Peace, not harm. Hope and a future on the horizon.
Cowboy Gospel
I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, PARTNER, SAYS THE LORD. PEACE, NOT HARM. HOPE AND A FUTURE DOWN THE TRAIL.
Southern Grandma
Darlin', the Lord says, I know the plans I have for you. Peace, not harm. A hope and a future, honey.
Gamer Mode
I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, SAYS THE LORD. PEACE, NOT HARM. HOPE AND A FUTURE: LOADING.
Corporate
Per the Lord: your plan is already drafted. Objectives: peace, not harm. Deliverables: hope and a future.
Lawyer
The Lord, knowing the plans He has for you, hereby declares them plans of peace, not harm, to give you hope and a future.
Caveman
GOD KNOW PLAN. PLAN PEACE. NO HARM. YOU GET HOPE. YOU GET FUTURE.
Redneck Scripture
THE LORD'S GOT PLANS FOR Y'ALL, GOOD ONES, NOT TO HURT YA. PLANS FOR HOPE AND A FUTURE DOWN THE ROAD.
Rap / Hip-Hop
HE'S GOT PLANS FOR ME, PLANS TO PROSPER. NOT TO HARM ME, NEVER TO BREAK ME. HOPE AND A FUTURE: THAT'S WHAT HE GAVE ME.
Robot
PLAN_FILE: YOU.LOADED INTENT = PEACE HARM = FALSE OUTPUT: HOPE + FUTURE
Size guide
Unisex sizing. Measurements are the garment laid flat, in inches. Between sizes or like a relaxed fit? Size up.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirt chest width | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| T-shirt length | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
| Sweatshirt chest width | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Sweatshirt length | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Measurements are approximate and come from the blank manufacturers (Bella + Canvas 3001, Gildan 18000); allow ±1 inch.