Jeremiah 8:9

Jeremiah 8:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9The wise will be put to shame;

they will be dismayed and trapped.

Since they have rejected the word of the Lord,

what kind of wisdom do they have?

9“The wise men are put to shame,

They are dismayed and caught;

Behold, they have rejected the word of the Lord,

So what kind of wisdom do they have?

9The wise men are put to shame,

They are dismayed and caught;

Behold, they have rejected the word of the Lord,

And what kind of wisdom do they have?

9“The wise men are shamed,

They are dismayed and caught.

Behold, they have [manipulated and] rejected the [truth in the] word of the Lord,

And what kind of wisdom and insight do they have?

9The wise will be put to shame;

they will be dismayed and trapped.

Since they have rejected the word of the Lord,

what wisdom do they really have?

9Those who think they are wise will be put to shame.

They will become terrified. They will be trapped.

They have not accepted my message.

So what kind of wisdom do they have?