Letter of Jeremiah 68
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CEB
It is obvious to us that the idols aren’t gods. So don’t be afraid of them.
NRSVA
The wild animals are better than they are, for they can flee to shelter and help themselves.
NRSVUE
So we have no evidence whatever that they are gods; therefore do not fear them.
RSV
The wild beasts are better than they are, for they can flee to cover and help themselves.
WYC
Beasts that may (or be able to) fly under a roof, and do profit to themselves, be better than they. [Beasts be better than they, which may fly under a roof, and profit to themselves.]
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