Jeremiah 5:29

New English Translation

²⁹I will certainly punish them for doing such things!” says the Lord.
“I will certainly bring retribution on such a nation as this!^[a]

Jeremiah 5:29 tn Heb “Should I not punish…? Should I not bring retribution…?” The rhetorical questions function as emphatic declarations.sn These words are repeated from 5:9 to give a kind of refrain justifying again the necessity of punishment in the light of such sins.

Jeremiah 5:29

Common English Bible

²⁹Shouldn’t I punish such acts?
declares the Lord.
Shouldn’t I repay that nation for its deeds?

²⁹Should I not punish them for this?”
declares the Lord.
“Should I not avenge^(A) myself
on such a nation as this?

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