Jeremiah 5:26 kjva — For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men."

— Jeremiah 5:26, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 5 — Context

23

But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.

24

Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the Lord our God, that giveth rain, both the former and the latter, in his season: he reserveth unto us the appointed weeks of the harvest.

25

Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.

26

For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.

27

As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.

28

They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.

29

Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

Jeremiah 5:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 5:26 say?
Jeremiah 5:26 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.”
Where is Jeremiah 5:26 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 5:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 5, verse 26.
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 5:26.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 5:26 in?
Jeremiah 5:26 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 5:26?
Jeremiah 5:26 reads (KJVA): “For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.” 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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