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Jeremiah 22:16

American Standard Version

16 He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith Jehovah.

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Christian Standard Bible

He took up the case of the poor and needy; then it went well. Is this not what it means to know me? This is the LORD’s declaration.

English Standard Version

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me? declares the LORD.

King James Version

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.

New American Standard Bible

“He pled the cause of the afflicted and the poor, Then it was well. Is that not what it means to know Me?” Declares the LORD.

New International Version

He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?” declares the LORD.

New King James Version

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; Then it was well. Was not this knowing Me?” says the LORD.

New Living Translation

He gave justice and help to the poor and needy, and everything went well for him. Isn’t that what it means to know me?” says the LORD.

World English Bible

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; so then it was well. Wasn’t this to know me?” says Yahweh.