Jeremiah 5:9

9 The LORD declares: Shouldn't I confront these acts? Shouldn't I take revenge on such a nation?

Jeremiah 5:9 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 5:9

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.

Jeremiah 5:9 In-Context

7 How can I pardon you? Your children have forsaken me and swear by gods that are not gods. Although I could have satisfied them, they committed adultery, dashing off to the prostitution house.

8 They are lusty stallions roving about, snorting for another's wife.

9 The LORD declares: Shouldn't I confront these acts? Shouldn't I take revenge on such a nation?

10 Climb through her vineyards and ravage them, although not completely. Prune back her branches, because they aren't the LORD's.

11 The people of Israel and Judah have been utterly faithless to me, declares the LORD.