Jeremiah 12:1-3

New International Reader's Version

12 Lord, when I bring a matter to you,
    you always do what is right.
But now I would like to speak with you
    about whether you are being fair.
Why are sinful people successful?
    Why do those who can’t be trusted have an easy life?
² You have planted them.
    Their roots are deep in the ground.
    They grow and produce fruit.
They honor you by what they say.
    But their hearts are far away from you.
³ Lord, you know me and see me.
    You test my thoughts about you.
Drag those people off like sheep to be killed!
    Set them apart for the day of their death!