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Jeremiah 9:7

World English Bible

7 Therefore Yahweh of Armies says, “Behold, I will melt them and test them; for how should I deal with the daughter of my people?

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American Standard Version

Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how else should I do, because of the daughter of my people?

Christian Standard Bible

Therefore, this is what the LORD of Armies says: I am about to refine them and test them, for what else can I do because of my dear people?

English Standard Version

Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: “Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do, because of my people?

King James Version

Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my people?

New American Standard Bible

Therefore this is what the LORD of armies says: “Behold, I will refine them and put them to the test; For what else can I do, because of the daughter of My people?

New International Version

Therefore this is what the LORD Almighty says: “See, I will refine and test them, for what else can I do because of the sin of my people?

New King James Version

Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: “Behold, I will refine them and try them; For how shall I deal with the daughter of My people?

New Living Translation

Therefore, this is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: “See, I will melt them down in a crucible and test them like metal. What else can I do with my people?