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Jeremiah 3:12

King James Version (KJV)

Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever.

Translations

Jeremiah 3:12 - Amplified Bible

Go and proclaim these words toward the north [where the ten tribes have been taken as captives] and say, Return, faithless Israel, says the Lord, {and} I will not cause My countenance to fall {and} look in anger upon you, for I am merciful, says the Lord; I will not keep My anger forever.

Jeremiah 3:12 - American Standard Version

Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith Jehovah; I will not look in anger upon you; for I am merciful, saith Jehovah, I will not keep anger for ever.

Jeremiah 3:12 - Bible in Basic English

Go, and give out these words to the north, and say, Come back, O Israel, though you have been turned away from me, says the Lord; my face will not be against you in wrath: for I am full of mercy, says the Lord, I will not be angry for ever.

Jeremiah 3:12 - Darby Bible

Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith Jehovah: I will not make my face dark upon you; for I am merciful, saith Jehovah; I will not keep [anger] for ever.

Jeremiah 3:12 - English Standard Version

Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, ""Return, faithless Israel, declares the Lord. I will not look on you in anger, for I am merciful, declares the Lord; I will not be angry forever.

Jeremiah 3:12 - King James Version

Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever.

Jeremiah 3:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

Ve y proclama estas palabras al norte, y di:
"Regresa, infiel Israel" -declara el SEÑOR-,
"no te miraré con ira,
porque soy misericordioso" -declara el SEÑOR-;
"no guardaré rencor para siempre.

Jeremiah 3:12 - The Message

"’Turn back, fickle Israel.
   I’m not just hanging back to punish you.
I’m committed in love to you.
   My anger doesn’t seethe nonstop.
Just admit your guilt.
   Admit your God-defiance.
Admit to your promiscuous life with casual partners,
   pulling strangers into the sex-and-religion groves
While turning a deaf ear to me.’"
   God’s Decree.
"Come back, wandering children!"
   God’s Decree.
"I, yes I, am your true husband.
   I’ll pick you out one by one—
This one from the city, these two from the country—
   and bring you to Zion.
I’ll give you good shepherd-rulers who rule my way,
   who rule you with intelligence and wisdom.

Jeremiah 3:12 - New American Standard Bible

~"Go and proclaim these words toward the north and say, `Return, faithless Israel,' declares the LORD; `I will not look upon you in anger. For I am gracious,' declares the LORD; `I will not be angry forever.

Jeremiah 3:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Ve y proclama estas palabras al norte, y di:
'Regresa, infiel Israel,' declara el SEÑOR,
'no te miraré con ira,
Porque soy misericordioso,' declara el SEÑOR;
'no guardaré rencor para siempre.

Jeremiah 3:12 - World English Bible

Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, you backsliding Israel, says Yahweh; I will not look in anger on you; for I am merciful, says Yahweh, I will not keep [anger] forever.

Jeremiah 3:12 - Young's Living Translation

Go, and thou hast proclaimed these words toward the north, and hast said, Turn back, O backsliding Israel, An affirmation of Jehovah! I cause not Mine anger to fall upon you, For I [am] kind, an affirmation of Jehovah, I watch not to the age.

Jeremiah 3:12 - Additional Comments

Throughout Jeremiah God lists all the abominations that Israel has performed, and yet God is willing to forgive, if Israel would just acknowledge their sin (vs 13). God promises (vs 14) He would return them to Zion, symbolic of the Promised Land. He also promised (vs 15) he would give them shepherds - those who would oversee their spiritual life, and teach them. God also promises if they return to Him, He would make sure Israel was safe, that no one could move them (vs 4:1).

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