Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 42:12
American Standard Version
And I will grant you mercy, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.
Amplified® Bible
And I will grant mercy to you, that he may have mercy on you and permit you to remain in your own land.
Contemporary English Version
and I will even force him to have mercy on you and give back your farms.
Darby English Version
And I will grant mercies to you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.
Good News Bible
Because I am merciful, I will make him have mercy on you and let you go back home. I, the LORD, have spoken.'
King James Version
And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.
New American Standard Bible
`I will also show you compassion, so that he will have compassion on you and restore you to your own soil.
New International Version
I will show you compassion so that he will have compassion on you and restore you to your land.'
New King James Version
And I will show you mercy, that he may have mercy on you and cause you to return to your own land.’
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
'I will also show you compassion, so that he will have compassion on you and restore you to your own soil.
Revised Standard Version
I will grant you mercy, that he may have mercy on you and let you remain in your own land.
Young's Literal Translation
And I give to you mercies, and he hath pitied you, and caused you to turn back unto your own ground.