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Jeremiah 9:7

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7Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts,

“Behold, I will refine them and aassay them;

For bwhat else can I do, because of the daughter of My people?

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Cross references

  1. aIs 1:25; Jer 6:27; Mal 3:3
  2. bHos 11:8

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts:

“Behold, I will refine them and test them,

for what else can I do, because of my people?

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty says:

“See, I will refine and test them,

for what else can I do

because of the sin of my people?

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Therefore, this is what the Lord of Armies says:

I am about to refine them and test them,

for what else can I do

because of my dear people?

NLTNew Living Translation

Therefore, this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says:

“See, I will melt them down in a crucible

and test them like metal.

What else can I do with my people?

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Therefore, thus says Yahweh of hosts:

“Look, I am about to refine them,

and I will test them,

for what else can I do,

because of the presence of the daughter of my people?

KJV 1900King James Version

Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts,

Behold, I will melt them, and try them;

For how shall I do for the daughter of my people?