9 And the answer will be: 'Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord their God and have worshiped and served other gods.' "

Other Translations of Jeremiah 22:9

King James Version

9 Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.

English Standard Version

9 And they will answer, "Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord their God and worshiped other gods and served them."'"

The Message

9 They'll be told, 'Because they walked out on the covenant of their God, took up with other gods and worshiped them.'" Building a Fine House but Destroying Lives

New King James Version

9 Then they will answer, 'Because they have forsaken the covenant of the Lord their God, and worshiped other gods and served them.' "

New Living Translation

9 And the answer will be, 'Because they violated their covenant with the Lord their God by worshiping other gods.'"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:9

Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1-9

(Read Jeremiah 22:1-9)

The king of Judah is spoken to, as sitting upon the throne of David, the man after God's own heart. Let him follow his example, that he may have the benefit of the promises made to him. The way to preserve a government, is to do the duty of it. But sin will be the ruin of the houses of princes, as well as of meaner men. And who can contend with destroyers of God's preparing? God destroys neither persons, cities, nor nations, except for sin; even in this world he often makes it plain for what crimes he sends punishment; and it will be clear at the day of judgement.