Jeremiah 22:9

King James Version (KJV)

Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.

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7 And I will prepare destroyers against thee, every one with his weapons: and they shall cut down thy choice cedars, and cast them into the fire.

8 And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbour, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this great city?

9 Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.

10 Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: but weep sore for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see his native country.

11 For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more:

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Jeremiah 22:9 in every translation

KJV King James Version: Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
WEB World English Bible: Then they will answer, ‘Because they abandoned the covenant of the LORD their God, worshiped other gods, and served them.’”
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Then people will reply, ‘Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God and have worshiped and served other gods.’”
ASV American Standard Version: Then they shall answer, Because they forsook the covenant of Jehovah their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: And they have said, 'Because that they have forsaken The covenant of Jehovah their God, And bow themselves to other gods, and serve them.'
DBY Darby Translation: And they shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of Jehovah their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
WBS Webster Bible: Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshiped other gods, and served them.