Jeremiah 5:9 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

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?

English ASV

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

English Amplified

Shall I not punish them for these things? says the Lord; and shall I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Shall I not punish them for these things? says the Lord; and shall I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the Lord. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Should I not punish them for these things? This is the LORD’s declaration. Should I not avenge myself on such a nation as this?

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

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

English EASY 2024

The Lord says this: ‘I must punish them for what they have done. I will pay back this wicked nation for their sins.’

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

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.

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

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Shouldn't I punish them for these things and take revenge on a nation such as this?

English God's Word - GW 1995

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

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Should I not punish them for these things? [This is] the LORD's declaration. Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

Shall I not punish these people,” declares Yahweh, “And on a nation such as this Shall I not avenge Myself?

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Shall I not punish for these things? says the Lord, and shall not My soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

"Shall I not punish these people," declares the LORD, "And on a nation such as this Shall I not avenge Myself?

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Shall I not punish them for these things? says the LORD; On a nation such as this shall I not take vengeance?

English NET Bible - 2005 (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!”

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

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

English NIV

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

English NKJ 1982

Shall I not punish them for these things? ” says the Lord. “And shall I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

English NLT

Should I not punish them for this?" asks the LORD. "Should I not avenge myself against a nation such as this?

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Shall I not punish them for these things? says the LORD; and shall I not bring retribution on a nation such as this?

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Because of these things, will I not hold my people accountable? Am I not justified to punish a nation such as this? I, Yahweh, have spoken.”

English RSV (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?

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Shall I not punish them for this? Shall I not send my vengeance on such a nation as this?

English Tyndale 1537

Should I not correct this? sayeth the LORD. Should I not be avenged of every people, that is like unto this?

Jeremiah 5:9 — Compare Translations