17 Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?

Other Translations of Jeremiah 7:17

New International Version

17 Do you not see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?

English Standard Version

17 Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?

The Message

17 Can't you see what they're doing in all the villages of Judah and in the Jerusalem streets?

New King James Version

17 Do you not see what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?

New Living Translation

17 Don't you see what they are doing throughout the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:17

Commentary on Jeremiah 7:17-20

(Read Jeremiah 7:17-20)

The Jews took pride in showing zeal for their idols. Let us learn to be earnest in the service of our God, even from this bad example. Let us think it an honour to be employed in any work for God. Let us be as diligent ourselves, and as careful to teach our children the truths of God, as many are to teach the mysteries of iniquity. The direct tendency of this sin is malice against God, but it will hurt themselves. And they shall find there is no escaping. God's wrath is fire unquenchable.