Jeremiah 5:29-31
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 5
29Shall I not punish them for these things?’ declares the Lord, ‘Or shall I not avenge Myself On a nation such as this?’ 30'An appalling and horrible thing Has happened in the land: 31The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule on their own authority; And My people love it this way! But what will you do when the end comes?King James Version
Chapter 5
29Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? 30A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; 31The 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?Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 5
29Should I not punish them for these things? This is the Lord's declaration. Should I not avenge myself on such a nation as this? 30"An appalling, horrible thing has taken place in the land. 31The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it like this. But what will you do at the end of it?New Living Translation
Chapter 5
29Should I not punish them for this?' says the Lord. 'Should I not avenge myself against such a nation? 30A horrible and shocking thing has happened in this land — 31the prophets give false prophecies, and the priests rule with an iron hand. Worse yet, my people like it that way! But what will you do when the end comes?English Standard Version
Chapter 5
29Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the LORD, and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?” 30An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land: 31the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what will you do when the end comes?New International Version
Chapter 5
29Should I not punish them for this?' declares the LORD. 'Should I not avenge myself on such a nation as this? 30A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land: 31The prophets prophesy lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?New King James Version