Jeremiah 13:23

Can the Ethiopian change his skinne? or the leopard his spots? then may ye also doe good, that are accustomed to doe euill.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Can the Ethiopian change his skin Or the leopard his spots? {Then} you also can do good Who are accustomed to doing evil.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Is it possible for the skin of the Ethiopian to be changed, or the markings on the leopard? Then it might be possible for you to do good, who have been trained to do evil.
- Basic English Bible

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Neither are you able to do good-you who are accustomed to doing evil.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Can an Ethiopian change his skin, or a leopard his spots? [Then] may ye also do good, who are accustomed to do evil.
- Darby Bible

If the Ethiopian can change his skin, or the leopard his spots: you may also do well, when you have learned evil.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
- English Revised Version

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may you also do good, who are accustomed to do evil.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 13:23

13:21 What wilt thou say - Thou wilt have nothing to say, but be wholly confounded when God shall visit thee with this sore judgment, for by thy so often calling them to thy assistance, thou hast taught them to be captains over thee.

13:22 Thy skirts - Probably these phrases are fetched from the usual practice of soldiers when they have conquered a place and taken prisoners, to strip them. By skirts is meant the lower part of their bodies covered with the lower part of their garments.