Jeremiah 5:1
American King James Run you to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if you can find a man, if there be any that executes judgment, that seeks the truth; and I will pardon it.
American Standard Version Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that doeth justly, that seeketh truth; and I will pardon her.
King James Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.
World English Bible “Run back and forth through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in its wide places, if you can find a man, if there is anyone who does justly, who seeks truth, then I will pardon her.
Jeremiah 5:2
American King James And though they say, The LORD lives; surely they swear falsely.
American Standard Version And though they say, As Jehovah liveth; surely they swear falsely.
King James And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely.
World English Bible Though they say, ‘As Yahweh lives,’ surely they swear falsely.”
Jeremiah 5:3
American King James O LORD, are not your eyes on the truth? you have stricken them, but they have not grieved; you have consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.
American Standard Version O Jehovah, do not thine eyes look upon truth? thou hast stricken them, but they were not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.
King James O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.
World English Bible O Yahweh, don’t your eyes look on truth? You have stricken them, but they were not grieved. You have consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction. They have made their faces harder than a rock. They have refused to return.
Jeremiah 5:4
American King James Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God.
American Standard Version Then I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish; for they know not the way of Jehovah, nor the law of their God:
King James Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God.
World English Bible Then I said, “Surely these are poor. They are foolish; for they don’t know Yahweh’s way, nor the law of their God.
Jeremiah 5:5
American King James I will get me to the great men, and will speak to them; for they have known the way of the LORD, and the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.
American Standard Version I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they know the way of Jehovah, and the law of their God. But these with one accord have broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.
King James I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the LORD, and the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.
World English Bible I will go to the great men and will speak to them, for they know the way of Yahweh, and the law of their God.” But these with one accord have broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.
Jeremiah 5:6
American King James Why a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goes out there shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased.
American Standard Version Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, a wolf of the evenings shall destroy them, a leopard shall watch against their cities; every one that goeth out thence shall be torn in pieces; because their transgressions are many, `and' their backslidings are increased.
King James Wherefore a lion out of the forest shall slay them, and a wolf of the evenings shall spoil them, a leopard shall watch over their cities: every one that goeth out thence shall be torn in pieces: because their transgressions are many, and their backslidings are increased.
World English Bible Therefore a lion out of the forest will kill them. A wolf of the evenings will destroy them. A leopard will watch against their cities. Everyone who goes out there will be torn in pieces, because their transgressions are many and their backsliding has increased.
Jeremiah 5:7
American King James How shall I pardon you for this? your children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no gods: when I had fed them to the full, they then committed adultery, and assembled themselves by troops in the harlots' houses.
American Standard Version How can I pardon thee? thy children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no gods: when I had fed them to the full, they committed adultery, and assembled themselves in troops at the harlots' houses.
King James How shall I pardon thee for this? thy children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no gods: when I had fed them to the full, they then committed adultery, and assembled themselves by troops in the harlots' houses.
World English Bible “How can I pardon you? Your children have forsaken me, and sworn by what are no gods. When I had fed them to the full, they committed adultery, and assembled themselves in troops at the prostitutes’ houses.
Jeremiah 5:8
American King James They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbor's wife.
American Standard Version They were as fed horses roaming at large; every one neighed after his neighbor's wife.
King James They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife.
World English Bible They were as fed horses roaming at large. Everyone neighed after his neighbor’s wife.
Jeremiah 5:9
American King James Shall I not visit for these things? said the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
American Standard Version Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
King James Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
World English Bible Shouldn’t I punish them for these things?” says Yahweh. “Shouldn’t my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Jeremiah 5:10
American King James Go you up on her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: take away her battlements; for they are not the LORD's.
American Standard Version Go ye up upon her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: take away her branches; for they are not Jehovah's.
King James Go ye up upon her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: take away her battlements; for they are not the LORD's.
World English Bible “Go up on her walls, and destroy, but don’t make a full end. Take away her branches, for they are not Yahweh’s.
Jeremiah 5:11
American King James For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, said the LORD.
American Standard Version For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith Jehovah.
King James For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the LORD.
World English Bible For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me,” says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 5:12
American King James They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come on us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:
American Standard Version They have denied Jehovah, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:
King James They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:
World English Bible They have denied Yahweh, and said, “It is not he. Evil won’t come on us. We won’t see sword or famine.
Jeremiah 5:13
American King James And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done to them.
American Standard Version and the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.
King James And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.
World English Bible The prophets will become wind, and the word is not in them. Thus it will be done to them.”
Jeremiah 5:14
American King James Why thus said the LORD God of hosts, Because you speak this word, behold, I will make my words in your mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.
American Standard Version Wherefore thus saith Jehovah, the God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.
King James Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh, the God of Armies says, “Because you speak this word, behold, I will make my words in your mouth fire, and this people wood, and it will devour them.
Jeremiah 5:15
American King James See, I will bring a nation on you from far, O house of Israel, said the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language you know not, neither understand what they say.
American Standard Version Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith Jehovah: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.
King James Lo, I will bring a nation upon you from far, O house of Israel, saith the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language thou knowest not, neither understandest what they say.
World English Bible Behold, I will bring a nation on you from far away, house of Israel,” says Yahweh. “It is a mighty nation. It is an ancient nation, a nation whose language you don’t know and don’t understand what they say.
Jeremiah 5:16
American King James Their quiver is as an open sepulcher, they are all mighty men.
American Standard Version Their quiver is an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.
King James Their quiver is as an open sepulchre, they are all mighty men.
World English Bible Their quiver is an open tomb. They are all mighty men.
Jeremiah 5:17
American King James And they shall eat up your harvest, and your bread, which your sons and your daughters should eat: they shall eat up your flocks and your herds: they shall eat up your vines and your fig trees: they shall impoverish your fenced cities, wherein you trusted, with the sword.
American Standard Version And they shall eat up thy harvest, and thy bread, `which' thy sons and thy daughters should eat; they shall eat up thy flocks and thy herds; they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig-trees; they shall beat down thy fortified cities, wherein thou trustest, with the sword.
King James And they shall eat up thine harvest, and thy bread, which thy sons and thy daughters should eat: they shall eat up thy flocks and thine herds: they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced cities, wherein thou trustedst, with the sword.
World English Bible They will eat up your harvest and your bread, which your sons and your daughters should eat. They will eat up your flocks and your herds. They will eat up your vines and your fig trees. They will beat down your fortified cities in which you trust with the sword.
Jeremiah 5:18
American King James Nevertheless in those days, said the LORD, I will not make a full end with you.
American Standard Version But even in those days, saith Jehovah, I will not make a full end with you.
King James Nevertheless in those days, saith the LORD, I will not make a full end with you.
World English Bible “But even in those days,” says Yahweh, “I will not make a full end of you.
Jeremiah 5:19
American King James And it shall come to pass, when you shall say, Why does the LORD our God all these things to us? then shall you answer them, Like as you have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall you serve strangers in a land that is not your's.
American Standard Version And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore hath Jehovah our God done all these things unto us? then shalt thou say unto them, Like as ye have forsaken me, and served foreign gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that is not yours.
King James And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore doeth the LORD our God all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them, Like as ye have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that is not your's.
World English Bible It will happen when you say, ‘Why has Yahweh our God done all these things to us?’ Then you shall say to them, ‘Just as you have forsaken me and served foreign gods in your land, so you will serve strangers in a land that is not yours.’
Jeremiah 5:20
American King James Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
American Standard Version Declare ye this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
King James Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
World English Bible “Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
Jeremiah 5:21
American King James Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:
American Standard Version Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; that have eyes, and see not; that have ears, and hear not:
King James Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:
World English Bible ‘Hear this now, foolish people without understanding, who have eyes, and don’t see, who have ears, and don’t hear:
Jeremiah 5:22
American King James Fear you not me? said the LORD: will you not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
American Standard Version Fear ye not me? saith Jehovah: will ye not tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea, by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it? and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it.
King James Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
World English Bible Don’t you fear me?’ says Yahweh; ‘Won’t you tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it can’t pass it? Though its waves toss themselves, yet they can’t prevail. Though they roar, they still can’t pass over it.’
Jeremiah 5:23
American King James But this people has a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.
American Standard Version But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.
King James But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.
World English Bible “But this people has a revolting and a rebellious heart. They have revolted and gone.
Jeremiah 5:24
American King James Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that gives rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserves to us the appointed weeks of the harvest.
American Standard Version Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear Jehovah our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in its season; that preserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.
King James Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the LORD our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.
World English Bible They don’t say in their heart, ‘Let’s now fear Yahweh our God, who gives rain, both the former and the latter, in its season, who preserves to us the appointed weeks of the harvest.’
Jeremiah 5:25
American King James Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withheld good things from you.
American Standard Version Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good from you.
King James Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.
World English Bible “Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withheld good from you.
Jeremiah 5:26
American King James For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that sets snares; they set a trap, they catch men.
American Standard Version For among my people are found wicked men: they watch, as fowlers lie in wait; they set a trap, they catch men.
King James For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.
World English Bible For wicked men are found among my people. They watch, as fowlers lie in wait. They set a trap. They catch men.
Jeremiah 5:27
American King James As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.
American Standard Version As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxed rich.
King James As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.
World English Bible As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit. Therefore they have become great, and grew rich.
Jeremiah 5:28
American King James They are waxen fat, they shine: yes, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.
American Standard Version They are waxed fat, they shine: yea, they overpass in deeds of wickedness; they plead not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, that they may prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.
King James They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.
World English Bible They have grown fat. They shine; yes, they excel in deeds of wickedness. They don’t plead the cause, the cause of the fatherless, that they may prosper; and they don’t defend the rights of the needy.
Jeremiah 5:29
American King James Shall I not visit for these things? said the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
American Standard Version Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
King James Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
World English Bible “Shouldn’t I punish for these things?” says Yahweh. “Shouldn’t my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Jeremiah 5:30
American King James A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;
American Standard Version A wonderful and horrible thing is come to pass in the land:
King James A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land;
World English Bible “An astonishing and horrible thing has happened in the land.
Jeremiah 5:31
American King James The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end thereof?
American Standard Version the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?
King James The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?
World English Bible The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority; and my people love to have it so. What will you do in the end of it?