This book is not inspired by God and is not part of the Christian canon or the Jewish Tanakh. It is shown only for historical and study purposes. View full explanation Epistle of Jeremy 1_1:34 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 189534 Whether it be evil that one doeth unto them, or good, they are not able to recompense it: they can neither set up a king, nor put him down. See the chapterMore versionsGood News Translation (US Version)34 It doesn't matter whether a person helps or harms these gods, since they cannot pay him back. They are not able to make anyone a king or to dethrone him, See the chapterContemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition34 You see, it doesn't matter how anyone treats these idols—they cannot reward or punish in return. Idols aren't able to help anyone become king or take away a king's power. See the chapterNew Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional34 Whether one does evil to them or good, they will not be able to repay it. They cannot set up a king or depose one. See the chapter |