Parallel Verses
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?
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?
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?
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
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 12:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jeremiah's Complaint
1 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? 2 You plant them and they take root, they grow and bear fruit. "You are near to us," they say with their mouths, but the truth is that you're far from their hearts.
Names
Cross References
Job 12:6
The tents of robbers are at rest, and those who provoke God are secure, that is, those who carry their god in their pocket.
Psalm 51:4
Against you, you only, have I sinned, and done what was evil in your sight. As a result, you are just in your pronouncement and clear in your judgment.
Malachi 3:15
and, "Now we call the arrogant one blessed. Those who do evil prosper and those who challenge God escape the consequences.'"
Ezra 9:15
LORD God of Israel, you are just: As a result, we remain here today delivered. Look at us! Because of our sin, we cannot stand in your presence as a result of everything that has happened."
Job 13:3
But I want to talk to the Almighty; and I'm determined to argue my case before God."
Job 21:7-15
"Why do the wicked live to reach old age and increase in power and wealth, too?
Psalm 37:1
Don't be angry because of those who do evil, do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity.
Psalm 92:7
Though the wicked sprout like grass; and all who practice iniquity flourish, it is they who will be eternally destroyed.
Jeremiah 5:11
For both the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to me," declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 11:20
LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the righteous judge, the one who tests feelings and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them, for I've committed my cause to you.
Daniel 9:7
"To you, Lord, belongs righteousness, but to us, open humiliation even to this day, to the men of Judah, the residents of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, both those who are nearby and those who are far away in all the lands to which you drove them because of their unfaithful acts that they committed against you.
Habakkuk 1:4
Therefore, the Law has become paralyzed, and justice never comes about. Because criminals outnumber the righteous, whenever judgments are issued, they come out crooked."
Genesis 18:25
Far be it from you to do such a thing to kill the righteous along with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike! The Judge of all the earth will do what is right, won't he?"
Deuteronomy 32:4
Flawless is the work of the Rock, because all his ways are just. A faithful God never unjust righteous and upright is he.
Psalm 37:35
I once observed a wicked and oppressive person, flourishing like a green tree in native soil.
Psalm 73:3-28
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 94:3-4
How long will the wicked, LORD, how long will the wicked continue to triumph?
Psalm 119:75
I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.
Psalm 119:137
LORD, you are righteous, and your judgments are right.
Psalm 145:17
The LORD is righteous in all of his ways and graciously loving in all of his activities.
Proverbs 1:32
Indeed, the waywardness of the naive will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.
Isaiah 41:21
"Put forward your case!" says the LORD. "Submit your arguments!" says Jacob's King.
Isaiah 48:8
And neither had you heard, nor did you understand, nor did you open your ear long ago. Indeed, I knew that you would act very deceitfully, and they would call you a rebel from birth.
Jeremiah 5:27-28
Like a cage full of birds, so their houses are filled with treachery. This is how they have become prominent and rich,
Jeremiah 12:6
Indeed, even your brothers and your father's family conspire against you. Even they cry out after you loudly. Don't believe them, even though they speak friendly words to you.
Hosea 6:7
"But like Adam, they broke the covenant; in this they have acted deceitfully against me.
Habakkuk 1:13-17
Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil; and you cannot tolerate wickedness. So why do you tolerate the treacherous? And why do you stay silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they are?
Zephaniah 3:5
The righteous LORD who lives within her will do no wrong; he will bring justice to light morning by morning. He never fails, but the unjust are shameless.
Romans 3:5-6
But if our unrighteousness serves to confirm God's righteousness, what can we say? God is not unrighteous when he vents his wrath on us, is he? (I am talking in human terms.)