Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 22:9
American Standard Version
Then they shall answer, Because they forsook the covenant of Jehovah their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
Amplified® Bible
Then they will answer, Because [the people] forsook the covenant {or} solemn pledge with the Lord their God and worshiped other gods and served them.
Contemporary English Version
Others will answer, "It's because the people worshiped foreign gods and broke the agreement that the LORD their God had made with them."
Darby English Version
And they shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of Jehovah their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
Good News Bible
Then they will answer that it is because you have abandoned your covenant with me, your God, and have worshiped and served other gods."
King James Version
Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
New American Standard Bible
"Then they will answer, `Because they forsook the covenant of the LORD their God and bowed down to other gods and served them.'"
New International Version
And the answer will be: 'Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God and have worshiped and served other gods.' "
New King James Version
Then they will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshiped other gods and served them.’”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Then they will answer, 'Because they forsook the covenant of the LORD their God and bowed down to other gods and served them.'"
Revised Standard Version
And they will answer, "Because they forsook the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshiped other gods and served them."'"
Young's Literal Translation
And they have said, `Because that they have forsaken The covenant of Jehovah their God, And bow themselves to other gods, and serve them.'
