Jeremiah 13:23 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots? Then also can you do good who are accustomed and taught [even trained] to do evil.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.

American Standard Version (1901)

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.

Common English Bible

Can a Cushite change his skin or a leopard its spots? Neither can you do good when doing evil comes so naturally.

Catholic Public Domain Version

If the Ethiopian is able to change his skin, or the leopard is able to change his spots, then you also may be able to do well, though you have learned evil.