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Jeremiah 5:29

Judgment

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.

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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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
KJV
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
WEB
“Shouldn’t I punish for these things?” says the LORD. “Shouldn’t my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
ASV
Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
DARBY
Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
BLB
Shall I not punish for these [things]?” A declaration of YHWH, “Should not My soul avenge itself against a nation such as this?
ÅB
Skulle jeg ikke straffe slikt, sier Herren, skulle min sjel ikke hevne seg på et folk som dette?
OTB
Skal jeg ikke straffe dem for disse tingene?” erklærer Herren. “Skal jeg ikke hevne Meg på en nasjon som denne?
B1930
Skulde jeg ikke straffe slikt, sier Herren, skulde min sjel ikke hevne sig på et folk som dette?

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Jeremiah 5:9

    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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  • Malachi 3:5

    “Then I will draw near to you for judgment. And I will be a swift witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against oppressors of the widowed and fatherless, and against those who defraud laborers of their wages and deny justice to the foreigner but do not fear Me,” says the LORD of Hosts.

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  • James 5:4

    Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.

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  • Jeremiah 9:9

    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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