Jeremiah 12:2 nasb — You have planted them, they have also taken root; They grow, they have even produced fruit. You are near to their lips…

NASB

"You have planted them, they have also taken root; They grow, they have even produced fruit. You are near to their lips But far from their mind."

— Jeremiah 12:2, NASB

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Jeremiah 12 — Context

1

Righteous are You, O LORD, that I would plead my case with You; Indeed I would discuss matters of justice with You: Why has the way of the wicked prospered? Why are all those who deal in treachery at ease?

2

You have planted them, they have also taken root; They grow, they have even produced fruit. You are near to their lips But far from their mind.

3

But You know me, O LORD; You see me; And You examine my heart's attitude toward You. Drag them off like sheep for the slaughter And set them apart for a day of carnage!

4

How long is the land to mourn And the vegetation of the countryside to wither? For the wickedness of those who dwell in it, Animals and birds have been snatched away, Because men have said, "He will not see our latter ending."

5

"If you have run with footmen and they have tired you out, Then how can you compete with horses? If you fall down in a land of peace, How will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?

Jeremiah 12:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 12:2 say?
Jeremiah 12:2 in the NASB reads: “You have planted them, they have also taken root; They grow, they have even produced fruit. You are near to their lips But far from their mind.”
Where is Jeremiah 12:2 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 12:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 12, verse 2.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 12:2.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 12:2 in?
Jeremiah 12:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 12:2?
Jeremiah 12:2 reads (NASB): “You have planted them, they have also taken root; They grow, they have even produced fruit. You are near to their lips But far from their mind.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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