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Legacy Standard Bible
Jeremiah 5:9
Shall I not punish these people," declares Yahweh,"And on a nation such as thisShall I not avenge Myself?
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Christian Standard Bible®
Should I not punish them for these things?
Should I not punish them for these things?
Hebrew Names Version
Shall I not visit for these things? says the LORD; and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not visit for these things? says the LORD; and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
King James Version
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord : and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord : and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
English Standard Version
Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord ; and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?
Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord ; and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?
New American Standard Bible
"Shall I not punish them for these things?" declares the LORD, "And shall I not avenge Myself On a nation such as this?
"Shall I not punish them for these things?" declares the LORD, "And shall I not avenge Myself On a nation such as this?
New Century Version
Shouldn't I punish the people of Judah for doing these things?" says the Lord . "Shouldn't I give a nation such as this the punishment it deserves?
Shouldn't I punish the people of Judah for doing these things?" says the Lord . "Shouldn't I give a nation such as this the punishment it deserves?
Amplified Bible
"Shall I not punish them [for these things]?" says the LORD; "Shall I not avenge Myself On a nation such as this?"
"Shall I not punish them [for these things]?" says the LORD; "Shall I not avenge Myself On a nation such as this?"
World English Bible
Shall I not visit for these things? says Yahweh; and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not visit for these things? says Yahweh; and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Geneva Bible (1587)
Shall I not visite for these things, saith the Lorde? Shall not my soule be auenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not visite for these things, saith the Lorde? Shall not my soule be auenged on such a nation as this?
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?
Should I not punish them for these things?" declares the LORD. "Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
Contemporary English Version
Why shouldn't I punish the people of Judah?
Why shouldn't I punish the people of Judah?
Complete Jewish Bible
Should I not punish for this?" asks Adonai . "Should I not be avenged on a nation like this?"
Should I not punish for this?" asks Adonai . "Should I not be avenged on a nation like this?"
Darby Translation
Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah, and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah, and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Easy-to-Read Version
Should I punish the people of Judah for doing these things?" This message is from the Lord . "You know I should punish a nation such as this. I should give it the punishment it deserves.
Should I punish the people of Judah for doing these things?" This message is from the Lord . "You know I should punish a nation such as this. I should give it the punishment it deserves.
George Lamsa Translation
Shall I not punish them for these things? says the LORD; and shall I not avenge myself on such a people as this?
Shall I not punish them for these things? says the LORD; and shall I not avenge myself on such a people as this?
Good News Translation
Shouldn't I punish them for these things and take revenge on a nation such as this?
Shouldn't I punish them for these things and take revenge on a nation such as this?
Lexham English Bible
Because of these things shall I not punish?" declares Yahweh, "and on a nation who is like this, shall I not take revenge?
Because of these things shall I not punish?" declares Yahweh, "and on a nation who is like this, shall I not take revenge?
Literal Translation
Shall I not judge for these things , says Jehovah? And shall not My soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not judge for these things , says Jehovah? And shall not My soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Shulde I not correcke this, saieth the LORDE? Shulde I not be avenged of euery people, that is like vnto this?
Shulde I not correcke this, saieth the LORDE? Shulde I not be avenged of euery people, that is like vnto 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?
Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Bible in Basic English
Am I not to give punishment for these things? says the Lord: will not my soul take payment from such a nation as this?
Am I not to give punishment for these things? says the Lord: will not my soul take payment from such a nation as this?
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Shall I not punish for these things? saith the LORD; and shall not My soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not punish for these things? saith the LORD; and shall not My soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
King James Version (1611)
Shall I not visit for these things, sayth the Lord, and shall not my soule bee auenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not visit for these things, sayth the Lord, and shall not my soule bee auenged on such a nation as this?
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Shoulde I not correct this, saith the Lorde? shoulde I not be auenged of euery people that is lyke vnto this?
Shoulde I not correct this, saith the Lorde? shoulde I not be auenged of euery people that is lyke vnto this?
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this.
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this.
English Revised Version
shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Whether Y schal not visite on these thingis, seith the Lord, and schal not my soule take veniaunce in siche a folk?
Whether Y schal not visite on these thingis, seith the Lord, and schal not my soule take veniaunce in siche a folk?
Update Bible Version
Shall I not visit for these things? says Yahweh; and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not visit for these things? says Yahweh; and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Webster's Bible Translation
Shall I not visit for these [things]? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Shall I not visit for these [things]? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
New English Translation
I will surely punish them for doing such things!" says the Lord . "I will surely bring retribution on such a nation as this!"
I will surely punish them for doing such things!" says the Lord . "I will surely bring retribution on such a nation as this!"
New King James Version
Shall I not punish them for these things?" says the LORD. "And shall I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
Shall I not punish them for these things?" says the LORD. "And shall I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
New Living Translation
Should I not punish them for this?" says the Lord . "Should I not avenge myself against such a nation?
Should I not punish them for this?" says the Lord . "Should I not avenge myself against such a nation?
New Life Bible
Should I not punish these people?" says the Lord. "Should I not make a nation such as this pay for its sins?
Should I not punish these people?" says the Lord. "Should I not make a nation such as this pay for its sins?
New Revised Standard
Shall I not punish them for these things? says the Lord ; and shall I not bring retribution on a nation such as this?
Shall I not punish them for these things? says the Lord ; and shall I not bring retribution on a nation such as this?
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For these things, shall I not punish? Demandeth Yahweh: Yea on a nation such as this, must not my soul avenge herself?
For these things, shall I not punish? Demandeth Yahweh: Yea on a nation such as this, must not my soul avenge herself?
Douay-Rheims Bible
Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? and shall not my soul take revenge on such a nation?
Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? and shall not my soul take revenge on such a nation?
Revised Standard Version
Shall I not punish them for these things? says the LORD; and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?
Shall I not punish them for these things? says the LORD; and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?
Young's Literal Translation
For these do I not lay a charge? An affirmation of Jehovah, And on a nation such as this, Doth not My soul avenge itself?
For these do I not lay a charge? An affirmation of Jehovah, And on a nation such as this, Doth not My soul avenge itself?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Shall I not punish these people," declares the LORD, "And on a nation such as this Shall I not avenge Myself?
"Shall I not punish these people," declares the LORD, "And on a nation such as this Shall I not avenge Myself?
Contextual Overview
1"Roam to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem,And see now and know,And seek in her open squares,If you can find a man,If there is one who does justice, who seeks faithfulness,Then I will pardon her. 2And if they say, ‘As Yahweh lives,'Then they swear to a lie." 3O Yahweh, do not Your eyes look for faithfulness?You have struck them,But they did not weaken;You have consumed them,But they refused to receive discipline.They have made their faces stronger than rock;They have refused to repent. 4Then I said, "They are only the poor;They are foolish;For they do not know the way of YahwehOr the legal judgment of their God. 5Let me go to the greatAnd let me speak to them,For they know the way of YahwehAnd the legal judgment of their God."But they too, altogether, have broken the yokeAnd torn apart the bonds. 6Therefore a lion from the forest will strike them down;A wolf of the deserts will devastate them;A leopard is watching their cities.Everyone who goes out of them will be torn in piecesBecause their transgressions are many;Their acts of faithlessness are mighty. 7"Why should I pardon you?Your sons have forsaken MeAnd sworn by those who are not gods.I had satisfied them to the full,Then they committed adulteryAnd trooped to the harlot's house. 8They were well‑fed lusty horses,Each one neighing after his neighbor's wife. 9Shall I not punish these people," declares Yahweh,"And on a nation such as thisShall I not avenge Myself?
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
I not visit: Jeremiah 5:29, Jeremiah 9:9, Jeremiah 23:2, Lamentations 4:22, Hosea 2:13, Hosea 8:13
and shall: Jeremiah 44:22, Leviticus 26:25, Deuteronomy 32:35, Deuteronomy 32:43, Isaiah 1:24, Ezekiel 5:13-15, Ezekiel 7:9, Nahum 1:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 39:9 - how then Exodus 20:14 - General Exodus 32:34 - the day Leviticus 18:25 - therefore Numbers 16:29 - visited Psalms 50:18 - hast been partaker Proverbs 6:29 - he that Isaiah 5:15 - the mean Isaiah 65:7 - therefore Jeremiah 1:16 - And I Jeremiah 6:15 - at the time Jeremiah 11:23 - the year Jeremiah 32:31 - this city Ezekiel 17:19 - surely Ezekiel 18:6 - neither hath defiled Ezekiel 33:26 - and ye Hosea 6:4 - what
Cross-References
1 Chronicles 1:2
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
Kenan, Mahalalel, Jared,
Luke 3:37
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,
the son of Methuselah, the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord,.... For such adulteries and lasciviousness, and that in a way of punishment. The Targum adds,
"to bring evil upon them;''
the evil of punishment for the evil of sin:
and shall not my soul be avenged upon such a nation as this? which cannot delight in sin, but hates it; and therefore must punish for it; vindictive and punitive justice is essential to God; as sin is contrary to his nature, it is agreeable to it to punish for it; he cannot but do it; and he does avenge all sin, either on the sinner himself, or on his surety.
