World English Bible
"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."
— Jeremiah 2:34, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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.”
Generation, consider the word of Yahweh. Have I been a wilderness to Israel? Or a land of thick darkness? Why do my people say, 'We have broken loose. We will come to you no more?'
"Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number.
How well you prepare your way to seek love! Therefore you have taught even the wicked women your ways.
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.
"Yet you said, 'I am innocent. Surely his anger has turned away from me.' "Behold, I will judge you, because you say, 'I have not sinned.'
Why do you go about so much to change your way? You will be ashamed of Egypt also, as you were ashamed of Assyria.
From there also you shall go forth, with your hands on your head; for Yahweh has rejected those in whom you trust, and you shall not prosper with them.