Jeremiah 5:2
2 Although they say, 'As surely as the Lord lives,' still they are swearing falsely."
Other Translations of Jeremiah 5:2
King James Version
2 And though they say, The Lord liveth; surely they swear falsely.
English Standard Version
2 Though they say, "As the Lord lives," yet they swear falsely.
The Message
2 "But if all they do is say, 'As sure as God lives . . . ' they're nothing but a bunch of liars."
New King James Version
2 Though they say, 'As the Lord lives,' Surely they swear falsely."
New Living Translation
2 But even when they are under oath, saying, 'As surely as the Lord lives,' they are still telling lies!"
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:2