American King James Version
"Also in your skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but on all these. "
— Jeremiah 2:34, American King James Version
“Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.”
“Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the innocent poor: thou didst not find them breaking in; but it is because of all these things. ”
“Also the blood of the souls of the innocent poor is found in your skirts. You did not find them breaking in; but it is because of all these things.”
“Even your clothes are stained with the lifeblood of the poor who had not done anything wrong; you did not catch them breaking into your homes. Yet, in spite of all these things you have done,”
“And in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor and innocent? not in ditches have I found them, but in all places, which I mentioned before.”
“And in the skirts of your robe may be seen the life-blood of those who have done no wrong: ...”
“Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these.”
O generation, see you the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness to Israel? a land of darkness? why say my people, We are lords; we will come no more to you?
Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.
Why trim you your way to seek love? therefore have you also taught the wicked ones your ways.
Also in your skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but on all these.
Yet you say, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with you, because you say, I have not sinned.
Why gad you about so much to change your way? you also shall be ashamed of Egypt, as you were ashamed of Assyria.
Yes, you shall go forth from him, and your hands on your head: for the LORD has rejected your confidences, and you shall not prosper in them.