Jeremiah 8:6
I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. God laments that the bones of kings, priests, prophets, and inhabitants of Jerusalem will be exposed under the sun they have served. The wise scribes have handled the Torah falsely. The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we …
Other Translations
I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repenteth him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turneth to his course, as a horse that rusheth headlong in the battle.
I have given attention, yea, I hearken, They do not speak right, No man hath repented of his wickedness, Saying, What have I done? Every one hath turned to his courses, As a horse is rushing into battle.
I took note and gave ear, but no one said what is right: no man had regret for his evil-doing, saying, What have I done? everyone goes off on his way like a horse rushing to the fight.
Cross References
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And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation …
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Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from thirst: but thou saidst, There is no hope: no; for …
Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad …
And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of …
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to …
And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me.
He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited …