Jeremiah 7:5 nasb — "For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly practice justice between a man and his neighbor,

NASB

""For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly practice justice between a man and his neighbor,"

— Jeremiah 7:5, NASB

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Jeremiah 7 — Context

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"Stand in the gate of the LORD'S house and proclaim there this word and say, 'Hear the word of the LORD, all you of Judah, who enter by these gates to worship the LORD!'"

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Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, "Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place.

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"Do not trust in deceptive words, saying, 'This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.'

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"For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly practice justice between a man and his neighbor,

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if you do not oppress the alien, the orphan, or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place, nor walk after other gods to your own ruin,

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then I will let you dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.

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"Behold, you are trusting in deceptive words to no avail.

Jeremiah 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 7:5 say?
Jeremiah 7:5 in the NASB reads: “"For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly practice justice between a man and his neighbor,”
Where is Jeremiah 7:5 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 7:5 in?
Jeremiah 7:5 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 7:5?
Jeremiah 7:5 reads (NASB): “"For if you truly amend your ways and your deeds, if you truly practice justice between a man and his neighbor,” 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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