Jeremiah 17:13 cpdv — O Lord, Hope of Israel: all who forsake you will be confounded. Those who withdraw from you will be written into the ea…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"O Lord, Hope of Israel: all who forsake you will be confounded. Those who withdraw from you will be written into the earth. For they have abandoned the Lord, the Source of living waters. "

— Jeremiah 17:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 17 — Context

10

I am the Lord, who examines the heart and tests the temperament, who gives to each one according to his way and according to the fruit of his own decisions.

11

A partridge has hatched eggs that she did not lay; a man has gathered riches, but without judgment. In the midst of his days, he will leave it all behind, and he will be foolish concerning his very end.”

12

“A high and glorious throne is the place of our sanctification from the beginning.

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O Lord, Hope of Israel: all who forsake you will be confounded. Those who withdraw from you will be written into the earth. For they have abandoned the Lord, the Source of living waters.

14

Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed. Save me, and I will be saved. For you are my praise.

15

Behold, they themselves are saying to me: ‘Where is the word of the Lord? Let it come.’

16

But I am not troubled; I am following you as my shepherd. And I have not desired the day of man, as you know. That which has gone forth from my lips has been right in your sight.

Jeremiah 17:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 17:13 say?
Jeremiah 17:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “O Lord, Hope of Israel: all who forsake you will be confounded. Those who withdraw from you will be written into the earth. For they have abandoned the Lord, the Source of living waters. ”
Where is Jeremiah 17:13 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 17:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 17, verse 13.
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 17:13.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 17:13 in?
Jeremiah 17:13 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 17:13?
Jeremiah 17:13 reads (CPDV): “O Lord, Hope of Israel: all who forsake you will be confounded. Those who withdraw from you will be written into the earth. For they have abandoned the Lord, the Source of living waters. ” 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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