Jeremiah 9:7

Jeremiah 9:7 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

7Therefore this is what the Lord Almighty says:

“See, I will refine and test them,

for what else can I do

because of the sin of my people?

7Therefore this is what the Lord of armies says:

“Behold, I will refine them and put them to the test;

For what else can I do, because of the daughter of My people?

7Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts,

“Behold, I will refine them and assay them;

For what else can I do, because of the daughter of My people?

7Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts,

“Behold, I will refine them [through suffering] and test them;

For how else should I deal with the daughter of My people?

7 Therefore this is what the Lord of Hosts says:

“Behold, I will refine them and test them,

for what else can I do

because of 9:7 LXX because of the wickedness ofthe daughter of My people?

7So the Lord who rules over all says,

“I will put them through the fire to test them.

What else can I do?

My people are so sinful!