Jeremiah 8:8 - Revised Version 1885 How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition How can you say, We are wise, and we have the written law of the Lord [and are learned in its language and teachings]? Behold, the truth is, the lying pen of the scribes has made of the law a falsehood (a mere code of ceremonial observances). [Mark 7:13.] American Standard Version (1901) How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely. Common English Bible How can you say, “We are wise; we possess the LORD’s Instruction,” when the lying pen of the scribes has surely distorted it? Catholic Public Domain Version How can you say: 'We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us?' Truly, the lying pen of the scribes has wrought falsehood. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version How do you say: We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us? Indeed the lying pen of the scribes hath wrought falsehood. |