Jeremiah 12:2
Jeremiah 12:2 King James Version (KJV)
Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.
Jeremiah 12:1-4 The Message (MSG)
You are right, O GOD, and you set things right. I can’t argue with that. But I do have some questions: Why do bad people have it so good? Why do con artists make it big? You planted them and they put down roots. They flourished and produced fruit. They talk as if they’re old friends with you, but they couldn’t care less about you. Meanwhile, you know me inside and out. You don’t let me get by with a thing! Make them pay for the way they live, pay with their lives, like sheep marked for slaughter. How long do we have to put up with this— the country depressed, the farms in ruin— And all because of wickedness, these wicked lives? Even animals and birds are dying off Because they’ll have nothing to do with God and think God has nothing to do with them. * * *
Jeremiah 12:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
You have planted them, they have also taken root; They grow, they have even produced fruit. You are near to their lips But far from their mind.
Jeremiah 12:2 New Century Version (NCV)
You have put the evil people here like plants with strong roots. They grow and produce fruit. With their mouths they speak well of you, but their hearts are really far away from you.
Jeremiah 12:2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root; they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their heart.
Jeremiah 12:2 New International Version (NIV)
You have planted them, and they have taken root; they grow and bear fruit. You are always on their lips but far from their hearts.
Jeremiah 12:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
You have planted them, yes, they have taken root; They grow, yes, they bear fruit. You are near in their mouth But far from their mind.
Jeremiah 12:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
You have planted them, they have also taken root; They grow, they have even produced fruit. You are honored by their [hypocritical] lips But [You are] far from their heart and mind.
Jeremiah 12:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
You have planted them, and they have taken root and prospered. Your name is on their lips, but you are far from their hearts.