Jeremiah 16:17 kjva — For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes."

— Jeremiah 16:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 16 — Context

14

Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that it shall no more be said, The Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;

15

But, The Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither he had driven them: and I will bring them again into their land that I gave unto their fathers.

16

Behold, I will send for many fishers, saith the Lord, and they shall fish them; and after will I send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill, and out of the holes of the rocks.

17

For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.

18

And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double; because they have defiled my land, they have filled mine inheritance with the carcases of their detestable and abominable things.

19

O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.

20

Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods?

Jeremiah 16:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 16:17 say?
Jeremiah 16:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.”
Where is Jeremiah 16:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 16:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 16, verse 17.
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 16:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 16:17 in?
Jeremiah 16:17 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 16:17?
Jeremiah 16:17 reads (KJVA): “For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.” 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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