Jeremiah 4:14

O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 4:14

BSB
Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?
AKJV
O Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved. How long shall your vain thoughts lodge within you?
CPDV
Wash your heart from malice, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will harmful thoughts abide in you?
ERV
O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thine evil thoughts lodge within thee?
NHEB
Jerusalem, wash your heart from wickedness, that you may be saved. How long shall your evil thoughts lodge within you?
SMT
O Jerusalem, wash from evil to thy heart so that thou shalt be saved. How long shall purposes of thy vanity lodge in the midst of thee?

Commentary for Jeremiah 4:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 4:14
Summary
Jerusalem urged to repent and seek salvation
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Call to repentance
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Teaching