Jeremiah 12:6
For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Jeremiah's first confession: why do the wicked prosper? God's answer challenges Jeremiah to race with horses since harder things await. God will abandon his beloved heritage — the vineyard metaphor — but also promises restoration for neighboring nations who return …
Other Translations
For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; even they have cried aloud after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.
For even thy brethren and the house of thy father, Even they dealt treacherously against thee, Even they--they called after thee fully, Trust not in them, when they speak to thee good things.
For even your brothers, your father's family, even they have been untrue to you, crying loudly after you: have no faith in them, though they say fair words to you.
Cross References
And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could …
And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.
My brethren have dealt deceitfully as a brook, and as the stream of brooks they pass away;
They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother’s children.
When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
For thus hath the Lord spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, …
Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly …
But I was like a lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter; and I knew not that …
Therefore thus saith the Lord of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name …