Sinai LogoSinai

Jeremiah 2:34

World English Bible

Also the blood of the souls of the innocent poor is found in your skirts.
You didn’t find them breaking in,
but it is because of all these things.

Read all of Jeremiah 2Open in the Sinai app

Jeremiah 2:34 in other translations

Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the innocent poor: thou didst not find them breaking in; but it is because of all these things.

Jeremiah 2:34 · American Standard Version

Jeremiah 2:34 in context

  1. 32“Can a virgin forget her ornaments,
    or a bride her attire?
    Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number.
  2. 33How well you prepare your way to seek love!
    Therefore you have even taught the wicked women your ways.
  3. 34Also the blood of the souls of the innocent poor is found in your skirts.
    You didn’t find them breaking in,
    but it is because of all these things.
  4. 35“Yet you said, ‘I am innocent.
    Surely his anger has turned away from me.’
    “Behold, I will judge you,
    because you say, ‘I have not sinned.’
  5. 36Why do you go about so much to change your ways?
    You will be ashamed of Egypt also,
    as you were ashamed of Assyria.