Jeremiah 5:29

Judgment Proclaimed

28They have grown fat and sleek, and have excelled in the deeds of the wicked. They have not taken up the cause of the fatherless, that they might prosper; nor have they defended the rights of the needy. 29Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

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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?
American Standard Version (1901)
Shall I not visit for these things? saith Jehovah; 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?
Douay-Rheims 1899
Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord? or shall not my soul take revenge on such a nation?
Free Bible Version
Shouldn't I punish them for all this? declares the Lord. Shouldn't I retaliate for what this nation has done?
Geneva Bible 1599
Shall I not visite for these things, sayth the Lord? or shall not my soule be auenged on such a nation as this?
King James (Authorized) Version
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Translation for Translators
So I will certainly [RHQ] punish them for doing those things. I will certainly [RHQ] ◄get revenge on their nation/do to their nation what they deserve►.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Should I not punish them for these things—this is Yahweh's declaration— and will I not take vengeance for myself on a nation like this?
Noah Webster Bible
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
“Shouldn’t I punish for these things?” says Yahweh. “Shouldn’t my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Young's Literal Translation
For these do not I inspect, an affirmation of Jehovah, On a nation such as this, Doth not My soul avenge itself?