Translations
Modern
But am I the One they are provoking? declares the LORD. Is it not themselves they spite, to their own shame?
Traditional
Do they provoke me to anger? saith the Lord: do they not provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces?
Literal
Do they provoke Me to anger? A declaration of YHWH. Is it not themselves, to the shame of their own faces?
Latin
Numquid me ad iracundiam provocant? dicit Dominus; nonne semetipsos in confusionem vultus sui?
Original
Hebrew
English
But am I the One they are provoking? declares the LORD. Is it not themselves they spite, to their own shame?
Notes
God's law benefits people. Those who do not follow his instructions harm themselves (compare Mark 2:27).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Temple
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel Idolatry: Objects of Sun, Moon, and Stars Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Sin: Fruits of The Anger of God: Folly of Provoking