New American Bible, Revised Edition

Jeremiah 12:1-2 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

1. You would be in the right, O Lord,if I should dispute with you;even so, I must lay out the case against you.Why does the way of the wicked prosper,why do all the treacherous live in contentment?

2. You planted them; they have taken root,they flourish and bear fruit as well.You are upon their lips,but far from their thoughts.