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Jeremiah 17:16

English Standard Version

16 I have not run away from being your shepherd, nor have I desired the day of sickness. You know what came out of my lips; it was before your face.

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American Standard Version

As for me, I have not hastened from being a shepherd after thee; neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was before thy face.

Christian Standard Bible

But I have not run away from being your shepherd, and I have not longed for the fatal day. You know my words were spoken in your presence.

King James Version

As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.

New American Standard Bible

But as for me, I have not hurried away from being a shepherd following after You, Nor have I longed for the disastrous day; You Yourself know that the utterance of my lips Was in Your presence.

New International Version

I have not run away from being your shepherd; you know I have not desired the day of despair. What passes my lips is open before you.

New King James Version

As for me, I have not hurried away from being a shepherd who follows You, Nor have I desired the woeful day; You know what came out of my lips; It was right there before You.

New Living Translation

LORD, I have not abandoned my job as a shepherd for your people. I have not urged you to send disaster. You have heard everything Iโ€™ve said.

World English Bible

As for me, I have not hurried from being a shepherd after you. I havenโ€™t desired the woeful day. You know. That which came out of my lips was before your face.