Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 22:16
American Standard Version
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith Jehovah.
Amplified® Bible
He judged {and} defended the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not [all] this [what it means] to know {and} recognize Me? says the Lord.
Contemporary English Version
That's what it means to truly know me. So he lived a comfortable life and always had enough to eat and drink.
Darby English Version
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith Jehovah.
Good News Bible
He gave the poor a fair trial, and all went well with him. That is what it means to know the LORD.
King James Version
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
"He pled the cause of the afflicted and needy; Then it was well. Is not that what it means to know Me? Declares the LORD."
New International Version
He defended the cause of the poor and needy,
and so all went well.
Is that not what it means to know me?"
declares the LORD.
New King James Version
He judged the cause of the poor and needy;
Then it was well.
Was not this knowing Me?” says the LORD.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"He pled the cause of the afflicted and needy; Then it became well Does that not suggest what it means to know Me?" Declares the LORD.
Revised Standard Version
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Is not this to know me? says the LORD.
Young's Literal Translation
He decided the cause of the poor and needy, Then `it is' well -- is it not to know Me? An affirmation of Jehovah.
