Jeremiah 10:23-24
Jeremiah 10:23-25 The Message (MSG)
I know, GOD, that mere mortals can’t run their own lives, That men and women don’t have what it takes to take charge of life. So correct us, GOD, as you see best. Don’t lose your temper. That would be the end of us. Vent your anger on the godless nations, who refuse to acknowledge you, And on the people who won’t pray to you— The very ones who’ve made a meal out of Jacob, yes, made a meal And devoured him whole, people and pastures alike.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 King James Version (KJV)
O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not in himself, Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps. Correct me, O LORD, but with justice; Not with Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 New Century Version (NCV)
LORD, I know that our lives don’t really belong to us. We can’t control our own lives. LORD, correct me, but be fair. Don’t punish me in your anger, or you will destroy me.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 American Standard Version (ASV)
O Jehovah, I know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps. O Jehovah, correct me, but in measure; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 New International Version (NIV)
LORD, I know that people’s lives are not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps. Discipline me, LORD, but only in due measure— not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 New King James Version (NKJV)
O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. O LORD, correct me, but with justice; Not in Your anger, lest You bring me to nothing.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶O LORD, I know that the path of [life of] a man is not in himself; It is not within [the limited ability of] man [even one at his best] to choose and direct his steps [in life]. [Ps 37:23; Prov 20:24] O LORD, correct me [along with Your people], but with mercy and in just measure— Not in Your anger, or You will crush me and bring me to nothing.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 New Living Translation (NLT)
I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. So correct me, LORD, but please be gentle. Do not correct me in anger, for I would die.
Jeremiah 10:23-24 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Now, I know, O YAHWEH, that our destinies are not our own to choose, and it is not in our power to direct our own steps. Correct us, YAHWEH, according to what is right, but go easy on us— don’t correct us in your anger, or there would be nothing left of us.