Jeremiah 8:5 - Revised Version 1885 Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Why then is this people of Jerusalem turned away with a perpetual turning away [from Me]? They hold fast to deceit (idolatry); they refuse to repent and return [to God]. American Standard Version (1901) Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return. Common English Bible Why then does this people, rebellious Jerusalem, persistently turn away from me? They cling to deceit and refuse to return. Catholic Public Domain Version Then why have this people in Jerusalem turned away with a contentious loathing? They have taken hold of what is false, and they are not willing to return. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Why then is this people in Jerusalem turned away with a stubborn revolting? They have laid hold on lying and have refused to return. |