Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because of these [things] shall I not punish?" {declares} Yahweh, "and on a nation who [is] like this, shall I not take revenge?
New American Standard Bible
‘On a nation such as this
Shall I not avenge Myself?’
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?
Holman Bible
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Should I not avenge Myself
on such a nation as this?
International Standard Version
"Should I not punish them for this?' asks the LORD. "Should I not avenge myself on a nation like this?'
A Conservative Version
Shall I not visit for these things? says LORD. Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
American Standard Version
Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Amplified
‘Shall I not punish them [for these things]?’ says the Lord.
‘Shall I not avenge Myself
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?
Darby Translation
Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Julia Smith Translation
For these things shall I not review? says Jehovah: or shall not my soul be avenged upon a nation such as this?
King James 2000
Shall I not punish for these things? says the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Modern King James verseion
Shall I not visit for these things? says Jehovah. Shall not My soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Should I not punish these things, sayeth the LORD? Should I not be avenged of all such people as these be?"
NET Bible
I will certainly punish them for doing such things!" says the Lord. "I will certainly bring retribution on such a nation as this!
New Heart English Bible
"Shall I not punish for these things?" says the LORD. "Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
The Emphasized Bible
Upon these things, shall I not bring punishment? Demandeth Yahweh. Or, on a nation such as this, shall not my soul avenge herself?
Webster
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
World English Bible
"Shall I not punish for these things?" says Yahweh. "Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Youngs Literal Translation
For these do not I inspect, an affirmation of Jehovah, On a nation such as this, Doth not My soul avenge itself?
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 5:29
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Context Readings
An Invasion From The North
28 They have grown fat, they have grown sleek, also, {their evil deeds have no limit}. They do not judge [with] justice, [the] legal cause of [the] orphan, or allow it to succeed, and [the] legal case of [the] poor, they do not defend. 29 Because of these [things] shall I not punish?" {declares} Yahweh, "and on a nation who [is] like this, shall I not take revenge? 30 A horrific event and something horrible has happened in the land.
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Cross References
Jeremiah 5:9
Because of these [things] shall I not punish?" {declares} Yahweh, "and on a nation who [is] like this, shall I not take revenge?
Malachi 3:5
"Then I will approach you for judgment, and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers and against the adulterers, and against those who swear {falsely}, and against the oppressors of [the] hired worker [with his] wages, [the] widow and [the] orphan, and {the abusers of} [the] alien, and [yet] do not fear me," says Yahweh of hosts.
Jeremiah 9:9
Because of these [things] shall I not punish them?" {declares} Yahweh, "On a nation that [is] like this shall I not take revenge?
James 5:4
Behold, the wages that were held back by you from the workers who reap your fields cry out, and the cries of the reapers have come to the ears of the Lord of hosts.