Translations
Modern
But they will reply, ‘It is hopeless. We will follow our own plans, and each of us will act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart.’”
Traditional
And they said, There is no hope: but we will walk after our own devices, and we will every one do the imagination of his evil heart.
Literal
And they said, ‘It is hopeless! For according to our own plans we will walk, and each man will do the stubbornness of his evil heart.’”
Latin
Qui dixerunt: Desperavimus: post cogitationes enim nostras ibimus, et unusquisque pravitatem cordis sui mali faciemus.
Original
Hebrew
English
But they will reply, ‘It is hopeless. We will follow our own plans, and each of us will act according to the stubbornness of his evil heart.’”
Notes
The people of Judah ignored the Lord's message. They mocked it, refused to change, and boldly followed their own wrong desires.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Church: Backslidden Despair: Leads to Continuing in Sin Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning God: Sovereign Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: The Wicked: Led by Despair to Continue In