Jeremiah 17:13 kjv — O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in th…

King James Version

"O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the Lord, the fountain of living waters."

— Jeremiah 17:13, King James Version

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Jeremiah 17 — Context

10

I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

11

As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.

12

A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary.

13

O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the Lord, the fountain of living waters.

14

Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.

15

Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the Lord? let it come now.

16

As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.

Jeremiah 17:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 17:13 say?
Jeremiah 17:13 in the King James Version reads: “O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the Lord, the fountain 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 (KJV): “O Lord, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the Lord, the fountain 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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