Jeremiah 22:16
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? said the LORD.
American King James Version (AKJV)
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? said the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith Jehovah.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
He was judge in the cause of the poor and those in need; then it was well. Was not this to have knowledge of me? says the Lord.
Webster's Revision
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.
World English Bible
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Wasn't this to know me? says Yahweh.
English Revised Version (ERV)
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith the LORD.
Wesley's Jeremiah 22:16 Bible Commentary
22:16 Was not this - They only truly know God who obey him; men vainly pretend to piety who are defective in justice and charity.