Jeremiah 23:5

Jeremiah 23:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5“The days are coming,” declares the Lord,

“when I will raise up for David23:5 Or up from David’s line a righteous Branch,

a King who will reign wisely

and do what is just and right in the land.

5¶“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord,

“When I will raise up for David a righteous 23:5 Lit SproutBranch;

And He will reign as king and 23:5 Or succeedact wisely

And do justice and righteousness in the land.

5“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord,

“When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch;

And He will reign as king and act wisely

And do justice and righteousness in the land.

5¶“Behold (listen closely), the days are coming,” says the Lord,

“When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch;

And He will reign as King and act wisely

And will do [those things that accomplish] justice and righteousness in the land.

5Behold, the days are coming,

declares the Lord,

when I will raise up for David23:5 Or up for David’s line

a righteous Branch,

and He will reign wisely as King

and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

5“A new day is coming,” announces the Lord.

“At that time I will raise up for David’s royal line

a godly Branch.

He will be a King who will rule wisely.

He will do what is fair and right in the land.