Jeremiah 9:7

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people?

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KJV

King James Version

Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my people?

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WEB

World English Bible

Therefore the LORD of Armies says, “Behold, I will melt them and test them; for how should I deal with the daughter of my people?

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ASV

American Standard Version

Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how [else] should I do, because of the daughter of my people?

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Jeremiah 9

⁵ Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity.

⁶ You dwell in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to know Me,” declares the LORD.

⁷ Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of the daughter of My people?

⁸ Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him.

⁹ 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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