NET Bible
"But your ancestors did not listen to me nor pay attention to me. They became obstinate and were more wicked than even their own forefathers.’”"
— Jeremiah 7:26, NET Bible
“Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.”
“yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff: they did worse than their fathers. ”
“yet they didn't listen to me, nor inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff: they did worse than their fathers.”
“And they have not hearkened to me: nor inclined their ear: but have hardened their neck, and have done worse than their fathers.”
“But still they took no note and would not give ear, but they made their necks stiff, doing worse than their fathers.”
“Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.”
I also explicitly commanded them:“Obey me. If you do, I will be your God and you will be my people. Live exactly the way I tell you and things will go well with you.”
But they did not listen to me or pay any attention to me. They followed the stubborn inclinations of their own wicked hearts. They acted worse and worse instead of better.
From the time your ancestors departed the land of Egypt until now, I sent my servants the prophets to you again and again, day after day.
But your ancestors did not listen to me nor pay attention to me. They became obstinate and were more wicked than even their own forefathers.’”
Then the LORD said to me,“When you tell them all this, they will not listen to you. When you call out to them, they will not respond to you.
So tell them:‘This is a nation that has not obeyed the LORD their God and has not accepted correction. Faithfulness is nowhere to be found in it. These people do not even profess it anymore.
So, mourn, you people of this nation. Cut off your hair and throw it away. Sing a song of mourning on the hilltops. For the LORD has decided to reject and forsake this generation that has provoked his wrath!’”