Jeremiah 17:16

As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 17:16

BSB
But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence.
AKJV
As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow you: neither have I desired the woeful day; you know: that which came out of my lips was right before you.
CPDV
But I am not troubled; I am following you as my shepherd. And I have not desired the day of man, as you know. That which has gone forth from my lips has been right in your sight.
ERV
As for me, I have not hastened from being a shepherd after thee; neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was before thy face.
NHEB
As for me, I have not hurried from being a shepherd after you; neither have I desired the woeful day; you know: that which came out of my lips was before your face.
SMT
And I withdrew not from following after thee; I desired not man's day, thou knewest: the going forth of my lips was straight before thee.

Commentary for Jeremiah 17:16

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Overview of Jeremiah 17:16
Summary
Prophet obeys God despite personal suffering
Event
Prophet defends obedience
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Narrative