42 The words, “to his people” are not in the text but are implicit in the interchange of pronouns in the Hebrew of vv. 16–17. They are supplied in the translation here for clarity.
43 Heb “Stand at the crossroads and look.”
44 Heb “the ancient path,” i.e., the path the Lord set out in ancient times (cf. Deut 32:7).
45 Heb “the way of/to the good.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Thus says the Lord:

“Stand by the roads, and look,

and ask for the ancient paths,

where the good way is; and walk in it,

and find rest for your souls.

But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

NIVNew International Version (2011)

This is what the Lord says:

“Stand at the crossroads and look;

ask for the ancient paths,

ask where the good way is, and walk in it,

and you will find rest for your souls.

But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

CSBChristian Standard Bible

This is what the Lord says:

Stand by the roadways and look.

Ask about the ancient paths,

“Which is the way to what is good?”

Then take it

and find rest for yourselves.

But they protested, “We won’t!”

NLTNew Living Translation

This is what the Lord says:

“Stop at the crossroads and look around.

Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it.

Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.

But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Thus says Yahweh: “Stand at the roads and look,

and ask for the ancient paths, where the way of the good is,

and walk in it, and find rest for your inner selves.

But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’

KJV 1900King James Version

Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

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