Jeremiah 5:29

29 Should I not punish them for this?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge myself on such a nation as this?

Jeremiah 5:29 in Other Translations

29 Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

29 Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the LORD, and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?"

29 Should I not punish them for this?” says the LORD . “Should I not avenge myself against such a nation?

29 Do you think I'll stand by and do nothing about this?" God's Decree. "Don't you think I'll take serious measures against a people like this?

29 Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

29 I will punish them for these things," declares the LORD. "I will punish this nation.

29 Should I not punish them for these things? [This is]*The bracketed text has been added for clarity. the Lord's declaration. Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

29 Shouldn't I punish them for that?" announces the Lord. "Shouldn't I pay back the nation that does those things?

Jeremiah 5:29 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 5:29

Shall I not visit for these things?
&c.] (See Gill on Jeremiah 5:9).

Jeremiah 5:29 In-Context

27 Like cages full of birds, their houses are full of deceit; they have become rich and powerful

28 and have grown fat and sleek. Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not seek justice. They do not promote the case of the fatherless; they do not defend the just cause of the poor.

29 Should I not punish them for this?” 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 lies, the priests rule by their own authority, and my people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?

Cross References

• 1. S Isaiah 57:6