Jeremiah 12:1 - King James Bible with Strong NumbersH6662 Righteous H3068 art thou, O LORD H7378 , when I plead [H8799] H1696 with thee: yet let me talk [H8762] H4941 with thee of thy judgments H1870 : Wherefore doth the way H7563 of the wicked H6743 prosper [H8804] H7951 ? wherefore are all they happy [H8804] H899 that deal very H898 treacherously [H8802] ? See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionUNCOMPROMISINGLY RIGHTEOUS and rigidly just are You, O Lord, when I complain against and contend with You. Yet let me plead and reason the case with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are all they at ease and thriving who deal very treacherously and deceitfully? See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously? See the chapterCommon English BibleIf I took you to court, LORD, you would win. But I still have questions about your justice. Why do guilty persons enjoy success? Why are evildoers so happy? See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionCertainly, O Lord, you are just. But if I may contend with you, while still speaking what is just to you: Why does the way of the impious prosper? Why is it well with all those who transgress and act unfairly? See the chapter |