Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
New American Standard Bible
Indeed I would
Why has the
Why are all those who
King James Version
Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?
International Standard Version
You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?
A Conservative Version
Thou are righteous, O LORD, when I contend with thee. Yet I would reason the case with thee. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those at ease who deal very treacherously?
American Standard Version
Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?
Amplified
Yet let me discuss issues of justice with You:
Why has the way of the wicked prospered?
Why are those who deal in treachery (deceit) at ease and thriving?
Bible in Basic English
You are in the right, O Lord, when I put my cause before you: still let me take up with you the question of your decisions: why does the evil-doer do well? why are the workers of deceit living in comfort?
Darby Translation
Righteous art thou, Jehovah, when I plead with thee; yet will I speak with thee of thy judgments. Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?
Julia Smith Translation
Just art thou, O Jehovah, for I will strive to thee: surely I will speak judgments with thee: Wherefore did the way of the evil prosper? all they acting faithlessly with treachery were secure?
King James 2000
Righteous are you, O LORD, when I plead with you: yet let me talk with you of your judgments: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they happy that deal very treacherously?
Lexham Expanded Bible
You [will be] in the right, Yahweh, when I complain to you. Even so, let me speak [my] claims with you. Why does [the] way of [the] wicked succeed? All those who deal treacherously with treachery are at ease.
Modern King James verseion
Righteous are You, O Jehovah, that I might contend with You; yet let me speak with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all those happy who deal treacherously?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
O LORD, thou art more righteous than that I should dispute with thee: Nevertheless, let me talk with thee in things reasonable. How happeneth it, that the way of the ungodly is so prosperous? And that it goeth so well with them, which without any shame offend and live in wickedness?
NET Bible
Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?
New Heart English Bible
You are righteous, LORD, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are they all at ease who deal very treacherously?
The Emphasized Bible
Righteous, art thou O Yahweh, when I present my pleading unto thee, - Yet, concerning the things that are right, let me speak with thee, - Wherefore hath, the way of the lawless, prospered? Wherefore have all, utter traitors, been at ease?
Webster
Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me speak with thee of thy judgments: Why doth the way of the wicked prosper? why are they all happy that deal very treacherously?
World English Bible
You are righteous, Yahweh, when I contend with you; yet I would reason the cause with you: why does the way of the wicked prosper? why are all they at ease who deal very treacherously?
Youngs Literal Translation
Righteous art Thou, O Jehovah, When I plead towards thee, Only, judgments do I speak with Thee, Wherefore did the way of the wicked prosper? At rest have been all treacherous dealers.
Themes
Apparent injustice » Sometimes attributed to God
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the prosperity of the wicked
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
Injustice » Sometimes attributed to God
Jeremiah » The prophet » Lamentations of » Over the prosperity of the wicked
great Mysteries » Of the prosperity of the wicked
Partiality » Sometimes attributed to God
Prosperity » Of the wicked, general references to
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, though the wicked prosper
Topics
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Mishpat
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 12:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jeremiah's Complaint
1
even if I bring a case against You.
Yet, I wish to contend with You:
Why does the way of the wicked prosper?
Why do all the treacherous live at ease?
They have grown and produced fruit.
You are ever on their lips,
but far from their conscience.
Names
Cross References
Job 12:6
and those who provoke God are secure;
God’s power provides this.
Psalm 51:4
and done this evil in Your sight.
So You are right when You pass sentence;
You are blameless when You judge.
Malachi 3:15
So now we consider the arrogant
Ezra 9:15
Lord God of Israel, You are righteous, for we survive as a remnant
Job 13:3
and argue my case before God.
Job 21:7-15
growing old and becoming powerful?
Psalm 37:1
Davidic.
do not envy those who do wrong.
Psalm 92:7
and all evildoers flourish,
they will be eternally destroyed.
Jeremiah 5:11
have dealt very treacherously with Me.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
Jeremiah 11:20
who tests
let me see Your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to You.
Daniel 9:7
Lord, righteousness belongs to You,
Habakkuk 1:4
and justice never emerges.
For the wicked restrict
therefore, justice
Genesis 18:25
You could not possibly do such a thing: to kill the righteous with the wicked, treating the righteous and the wicked alike. You could not possibly do that! Won’t the Judge of all the earth do what is just?”
Deuteronomy 32:4
all His ways are entirely just.
A faithful God, without prejudice,
He is righteous and true.
Psalm 37:35
well-rooted
Psalm 73:3-28
I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 94:3-4
Lord, how long will the wicked—
how long will the wicked gloat?
Psalm 119:75
and that You have afflicted me fairly.
Psalm 119:137
צ Tsade
and Your judgments are just.
Psalm 145:17
and gracious in all His acts.
Proverbs 1:32
and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
Isaiah 41:21
“Present your arguments,” says Jacob’s King.
Isaiah 48:8
For a long time your ears have not been open.
For I knew that you were very treacherous,
and were known as a rebel from birth.
Jeremiah 5:27-28
so their houses are full of deceit.
Therefore they have grown powerful and rich.
Jeremiah 12:6
even they were treacherous to you;
even they have cried out loudly after you.
Do not have confidence in them,
though they speak well of you.
Hosea 6:7
there they have betrayed Me.
Habakkuk 1:13-17
and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing.
So why do You tolerate those who are treacherous?
Why are You silent
while one
one
Zephaniah 3:5
He does no wrong.
He applies His justice morning by morning;
He does not fail at dawn,
yet the one who does wrong knows no shame.
Romans 3:5-6
But if our unrighteousness highlights