Jeremiah 8:8

How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 8:8

BSB
How can you say, 'We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,' when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception?
AKJV
How do you say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? See, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.
CPDV
How can you say: 'We are wise, and the law of the Lord is with us?' Truly, the lying pen of the scribes has wrought falsehood.
ERV
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely.
NHEB
How can you say, "We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us?" But, look, the false pen of the scribes has worked falsely.
SMT
How shall ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah with us? Behold, surely for falsehood he made the style of the scribes a lie.

Commentary for Jeremiah 8:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 8:8
Summary
Scribes falsely claim wisdom while distorting scripture
Place
Judah
Event
Condemning scribal dishonesty
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment