Jeremiah 2:9-12
Modern English Version
9 Therefore I will yet contend with you,
says the Lord,
and with your sons’ sons I will contend.
10 For pass over the coastlands of Cyprus and see,
and send to Kedar and consider diligently,
and see if there is such a thing.
11 Has a nation changed their gods,
though they are not gods?
But My people have changed their glory
for that which does not profit.
12 Be astonished at this, O heavens,
and be horribly afraid, be very desolate,
says the Lord.
Jeremiah 2:9-12
Authorized (King James) Version
9 Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the Lord,
and with your children’s children will I plead.
10 For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see;
and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently,
and see if there be such a thing.
11 Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods?
but my people have changed their glory
for that which doth not profit.
12 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this,
and be horribly afraid,
be ye very desolate, saith the Lord.
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