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Jeremiah 12:1

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 12 You are righteous, O Jehovah,+ when I make my complaint to you,
  When I speak about matters of justice with you.
  
  But why is the way of wicked ones successful,+
  And why are the treacherous unworried?

Jeremiah 12:1

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 12 You are righteous,+ O Jehovah, when I make my complaint to you, indeed when I speak even about matters of judgment with you. Why is it that the way of wicked ones is what has succeeded,+ that all those who are committing treachery are the unworried ones?

Jeremiah 12:1

The Bible in Living English
- 12 You are in the right, Jehovah, when I bring charges against you, but I will just argue a case with you. How is it that wrong-doers’ course thrives, all faithless dealers succeed?

Jeremiah 12:1

American Standard Version
- 12 Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?

Jeremiah 12:1

The Emphasized Bible
- 12 Righteous art thou, O Yahweh, when I present my pleading unto thee,—Yet concerning the things that are right let me speak with thee,—Wherefore hath the way of the lawless prospered? [Wherefore] have all utter traitors been at ease?

Jeremiah 12:1

King James Version
- 12 Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?

Jeremiah

Watch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
- 12:1 g63 12/22 5