Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
the law of the Lord is with us’?
In fact, the lying pen of scribes
has produced falsehood.
New American Standard Bible
And the law of the Lord is with us’?
But behold, the lying pen of the scribes
Has made it into a lie.
King James Version
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.
International Standard Version
How can you say, "We're wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,' when, in fact, the deceitful pen of the scribe has made it into something that deceives.
A Conservative Version
How can ye say, We are wise, and the law of LORD is with us? But, behold, the FALSE pen of the scribes has wrought falsely.
American Standard Version
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely.
Amplified
“How can you say, ‘We are wise,
And the law of the Lord is with us [and we are learned in its language and teachings]’?
Behold, [the truth is that] the lying pen of the scribes
Has made the law into a lie [a mere code of ceremonial observances].
Bible in Basic English
How is it that you say, We are wise and the law of the Lord is with us? But see, the false pen of the scribes has made it false.
Darby Translation
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? Behold, certainly the lying pen of the scribes hath made it falsehood.
Julia Smith Translation
How shall ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah with us? Behold, surely for falsehood he made the style of the scribes a lie.
King James 2000
How do you say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly he made it falsely; the pen of the scribes made it a lie.
Lexham Expanded Bible
How can you say, 'We [are] wise and the law of Yahweh [is] with us'? Look, surely {the lying stylus of the scribes} has made it a lie.
Modern King James verseion
How do you say, We are wise, and the Law of Jehovah is with us? Lo, certainly the lying pen of the scribes has written falsely.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"How dare ye say then, 'We are wise, we have the law of the LORD among us'? Behold, the deceitful pen of the scribes, setteth forth lies:
NET Bible
How can you say, "We are wise! We have the law of the Lord"? The truth is, those who teach it have used their writings to make it say what it does not really mean.
New Heart English Bible
How can you say, "We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us?" But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has worked falsely.
The Emphasized Bible
How can ye say, Wise, are, we, And the law of Yahweh, is with us? But indeed lo! falsely, hath dealt the false pen of the scribes!
Webster
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain he hath made it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.
World English Bible
How do you say, We are wise, and the law of Yahweh is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has worked falsely.
Youngs Literal Translation
How do ye say, We are wise, And the law of Jehovah is with us? Surely, lo, falsely it hath wrought, The false pen of scribes.
Topics
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 8:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Punishment For Judah's Leaders
7
knows her seasons.
The turtledove, swallow, and crane
are aware of their migration,
but My people do not know
the requirements of the Lord.
the law of the Lord is with us’?
In fact, the lying pen of scribes
has produced falsehood.
they will be dismayed and snared.
They have rejected the word of the Lord,
so what wisdom do they really have?
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Job 5:12-13
so that they
Romans 1:22
Claiming to be wise, they became fools
Job 11:12
as soon as a wild donkey is born a man!
Job 12:20
and takes away the elders’ good judgment.
Psalm 147:19
His statutes and judgments to Israel.
Proverbs 17:6
and the pride of sons is their fathers.
Isaiah 10:1-2
and writing oppressive laws
Hosea 8:12
ten thousand points of My instruction,
they would be
Matthew 15:6
John 9:41
Romans 2:17-29
Now if
1 Corinthians 3:18-20
No one should deceive