Jeremiah 18:8

Jeremiah chapter 18 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.

Context

v.7At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy it;

v.8This passage

v.9And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ezekiel 33:11

    Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

  • Judges 10:15

    And the children of Israel said unto Jehovah, We have sinned: do thou unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee; only deliver us, we pray thee, this day.

  • Luke 13:3

    I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.

  • Psalms 106:45

    And he remembered for them his covenant, And repented according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

  • Jeremiah 7:3

    Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.

  • Jeremiah 26:19

    Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him to death? did he not fear Jehovah, and entreat the favor of Jehovah, and Jehovah repented him of the evil which he had pronounced against them? Thus should we commit great evil against our own souls.