Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Jeremiah 9:1-5 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. I wish that my eyeswere fountains of tears,so I could cry day and nightfor my peoplewho were killed.

2. I wish I could go into the desertand find a hiding placefrom all who are treacherousand unfaithful to God.

3. The Lord replied:Lies come from the mouthsof my people,like arrows from a bow.With each dishonest deedtheir power increases,and not one of them will admitthat I am God.

4. Jeremiah, all your friendsand relativestell lies about you,so don't trust them.

5. They wear themselves out,always looking for a new wayto cheat their friends.