Jeremiah 5:29

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Jeremiah 5:29

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

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KJV

King James Version

Shall I not visit for these [things]? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

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WEB

World English Bible

“Shouldn’t I punish for these things?” says the LORD. “Shouldn’t my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

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ASV

American Standard Version

Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Jeremiah 5

²⁷ Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich.

²⁸ They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy.

²⁹ Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

³⁰ A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land.

³¹ The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?

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