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Jeremiah 20:12

Jeremiah chapter 20 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But, O Jehovah of hosts, that triest the righteous, that seest the heart and the mind, let me see thy vengeance on them; for unto thee have I revealed my cause.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But, O Lord of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But, O Jehovah of hosts, that triest the righteous, that seest the heart and the mind, let me see thy vengeance on them; for unto thee have I revealed my cause.

Context

v.11But Jehovah is with me as a mighty one and a terrible: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly put to shame, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten.

v.12This passage

v.13Sing unto Jehovah, praise ye Jehovah; for he hath delivered the soul of the needy from the hand of evil-doers.

Cross references

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

  • Psalms 11:5

    Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.

  • 1 Samuel 1:15

    And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I poured out my soul before Jehovah.

  • Psalms 54:7

    For he hath delivered me out of all trouble; And mine eye hath seen my desire upon mine enemies.

  • Psalms 7:9

    Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish thou the righteous: For the righteous God trieth the minds and hearts.

  • Psalms 62:8

    Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. [Selah

  • 2 Chronicles 24:22

    Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, Jehovah look upon it, and require it.