KJVIf so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.
It may be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way; that I may repent me of the evil which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.
Perhaps they will listen and turn—each from his evil way of life—so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds.
If so be they hearken, and turn back each from his evil way, then I have repented concerning the evil that I am thinking of doing to them, because of the evil of their doings.
Peradventure they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil which I purpose to do unto them because of the wickedness of their doings.
Jeremiah — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying, 1. Principio regni Joakim filii Josiae, regis Jehudah, fuit sermo hic a Jehova, dicendo, 2. Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD'S house,…