Translations
Modern
For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men.
Traditional
For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.
Literal
For wicked ones are found among My people; they keep watch like crouching fowlers; they set a trap; they capture men.
Latin
…quia inventi sunt in populo meo impii insidiantes quasi aucupes, laqueos ponentes et pedicas ad capiendos viros.
Original
Hebrew
English
For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men.
Notes
In Jerusalem, some wicked men became wealthy by oppressing orphans and the poor (Jeremiah 7:6).
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Snare of the Devices of Evil People to Deceive the Righteous Trap: General Scriptures Concerning Wicked (People): Described