Jeremiah 12:2

Jeremiah 12:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2You have planted them, and they have taken root;

they grow and bear fruit.

You are always on their lips

but far from their hearts.

2You have planted them, they have also taken root;

They grow, they have also produced fruit.

You are near 12:2 Lit in their mouthto their lips

But far from their 12:2 Lit kidneysmind.

2You have planted them, they have also taken root;

They grow, they have even produced fruit.

You are near to their lips

But far from their mind.

2You have planted them, they have also taken root;

They grow, they have even produced fruit.

You are 12:2 Lit near their mouth.honored by their [hypocritical] lips

But [You are] far from their heart and mind.

2You planted them, and they have taken root.

They have grown and produced fruit.

You are ever on their lips,

but far from their hearts.12:2 Hebrew their kidneys

2You have planted them.

Their roots are deep in the ground.

They grow and produce fruit.

They honor you by what they say.

But their hearts are far away from you.