For the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth(A) to show himself strong for those who are wholeheartedly devoted to him.(B) You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.”

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For the eyes(A) of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish(B) thing, and from now on you will be at war.(C)

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The Depravity of Jerusalem

Roam(A) through the streets of Jerusalem.
Investigate;[a]
search in her squares.
If you find one person,(B)
any who acts justly,
who pursues faithfulness,
then I will forgive her.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:1 Lit See and know

Not One Is Upright

“Go up and down(A) the streets of Jerusalem,
    look around and consider,(B)
    search through her squares.
If you can find but one person(C)
    who deals honestly(D) and seeks the truth,
    I will forgive(E) this city.

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12 People will stagger from sea to sea
and roam from north to east
seeking the word of the Lord,(A)
but they will not find it.

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12 People will stagger from sea to sea
    and wander from north to east,
searching for the word of the Lord,
    but they will not find it.(A)

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