Jeremiah 6:14 nasb — "They have healed the brokenness of My people superficially, Saying, 'Peace, peace,' But there is no peace.

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""They have healed the brokenness of My people superficially, Saying, 'Peace, peace,' But there is no peace."

— Jeremiah 6:14, NASB

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Jeremiah 6 — Context

11

But I am full of the wrath of the LORD; I am weary with holding it in. "Pour it out on the children in the street And on the gathering of young men together; For both husband and wife shall be taken, The aged and the very old.

12

"Their houses shall be turned over to others, Their fields and their wives together; For I will stretch out My hand Against the inhabitants of the land," declares the LORD.

13

"For from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyone is greedy for gain, And from the prophet even to the priest Everyone deals falsely.

14

"They have healed the brokenness of My people superficially, Saying, 'Peace, peace,' But there is no peace.

15

"Were they ashamed because of the abomination they have done? They were not even ashamed at all; They did not even know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time that I punish them, They shall be cast down," says the LORD.

16

Thus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'

17

"And I set watchmen over you, saying, 'Listen to the sound of the trumpet!' But they said, 'We will not listen.'

Jeremiah 6:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 6:14 say?
Jeremiah 6:14 in the NASB reads: “"They have healed the brokenness of My people superficially, Saying, 'Peace, peace,' But there is no peace.”
Where is Jeremiah 6:14 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 6:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 6, verse 14.
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 6:14.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 6:14 in?
Jeremiah 6:14 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 6:14?
Jeremiah 6:14 reads (NASB): “"They have healed the brokenness of My people superficially, Saying, 'Peace, peace,' But there is no peace.” 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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