Jeremiah 1:12

“Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Then said the Lord vnto me, Thou hast well seene: for I will hasten my word to performe it.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then said Jehovah unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then the Lord said to me, You have seen well: for I keep watch over my word to give effect to it.
- Basic English Bible

And Jehovah said unto me, Thou hast well seen; for I am watchful over my word to perform it.
- Darby Bible

Then said the LORD to me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.
- Webster's Bible

Then Yahweh said to me, "You have seen well; for I watch over my word to perform it."
- World English Bible

And Jehovah saith unto me, `Thou hast well seen: for I am watching over My word to do it.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Then said the LORD unto me: 'Thou hast well seen; for I watch over My word to perform it.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 1:12


1:12 Well seen - Or thou hast seen and judged right. Hasten - Word for word, I will almond - tree it, that is, I will be upon them speedily, in a short time. My word - My threatening against Judah and its inhabitants.


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