Jeremiah 2:27 - Catholic Public Domain VersionFor they say to a piece of wood, 'You are my father,' and to a stone, 'You have conceived me.' They have turned their back to me, and not their face. But in the time of their affliction, they will say: 'Rise up and deliver us.' See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition[Inasmuch as] they say to a tree, You are my father, and to a stone, You gave me birth. For they have turned their backs to Me and not their faces; but in the time of their trouble, they say, Arise [O Lord] and save us! See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)who say to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face; but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us. See the chapterCommon English Biblewhen they say to a piece of wood, “You are my father,” and to a stone, “You gave me birth.” They have turned their backs to me and not their faces. Yet in their time of trouble they say, “Arise and save us!” See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionSaying to a stock: Thou art my father. And to a stone: Thou hast begotten me. They have turned their back to me, and not their face: and in the time of their affliction they will say: Arise, and deliver us. See the chapter |