Jeremiah 18:10
New International Version
and if it does evil in my sight and does not obey me, then I will reconsider the good I had intended to do for it.

New Living Translation
but then that nation turns to evil and refuses to obey me, I will not bless it as I said I would.

English Standard Version
and if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice, then I will relent of the good that I had intended to do to it.

Berean Standard Bible
and if it does evil in My sight and does not listen to My voice, then I will relent of the good I had intended for it.

King James Bible
If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them.

New King James Version
if it does evil in My sight so that it does not obey My voice, then I will relent concerning the good with which I said I would benefit it.

New American Standard Bible
if it does evil in My sight by not obeying My voice, then I will relent of the good with which I said that I would bless it.

NASB 1995
if it does evil in My sight by not obeying My voice, then I will think better of the good with which I had promised to bless it.

NASB 1977
if it does evil in My sight by not obeying My voice, then I will think better of the good with which I had promised to bless it.

Legacy Standard Bible
but if it does evil in My sight by not listening to My voice, then I will relent concerning the good which I promised, to do good to it.

Amplified Bible
and if they do evil in My sight by not obeying My voice, then I will reverse My decision concerning the good with which I had promised to bless them.

Christian Standard Bible
However, if it does what is evil in my sight by not listening to me, I will relent concerning the good I had said I would do to it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
However, if it does what is evil in My sight by not listening to My voice, I will relent concerning the good I had said I would do to it.

American Standard Version
if they do that which is evil in my sight, that they obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them.

Contemporary English Version
but its people start disobeying me and doing evil, then I will change my mind and not help them at all.

English Revised Version
if it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But suppose that nation does what I consider evil and doesn't obey me. Then I will change my plans about the good that I promised to do to it.

Good News Translation
but then that nation disobeys me and does evil, I will not do what I said I would.

International Standard Version
But if that nation does evil in my eyes by not obeying me, I'll change my mind about the good that I said I would bring on it.

Majority Standard Bible
and if it does evil in My sight and does not listen to My voice, then I will relent of the good I had intended for it.

NET Bible
But if that nation does what displeases me and does not obey me, then I will cancel the good I promised to do to it.

New Heart English Bible
if they do that which is evil in my sight, that they not obey my voice, then I will repent of the good, with which I said I would benefit them.

Webster's Bible Translation
If it shall do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, with which I said I would benefit them.

World English Bible
if they do that which is evil in my sight, that they not obey my voice, then I will repent of the good with which I said I would benefit them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it has done evil in My eyes, "" So as not to listen to My voice, "" Then I have relented of the good "" That I have spoken of doing to it.

Young's Literal Translation
And it hath done the evil thing in Mine eyes, So as not to hearken to My voice, Then I have repented of the good That I have spoken of doing to it.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it did evil in mine eyes not to hear to my voice, and I lamented for the good which I said to do well to it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
If it shall do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice: I will repent of the good that I have spoken to do unto it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
If it does evil in my sight, so as not to listen to my voice, I will repent of the good that I have said I would do to it.

New American Bible
but if that nation does what is evil in my eyes, refusing to obey my voice, then I will have a change of heart regarding the good with which I planned to bless it.

New Revised Standard Version
but if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice, then I will change my mind about the good that I had intended to do to it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And if it does evil in my sight and does not obey my voice, then I will turn away from it the good which I said I would do to it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it will do what is evil before me, and it will not hear my voice, I will turn from it the good that I spoke to do to it
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
but if it do evil in My sight, that it hearken not to My voice, then I repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and they do evil before me, so as not to hearken to my voice, then will I repent of the good which I spoke of, to do it to them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Potter and the Clay
9And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, 10and if it does evil in My sight and does not listen to My voice, then I will relent of the good I had intended for it. 11Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:15
If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you:

Leviticus 26:14-16
If, however, you fail to obey Me and to carry out all these commandments, / and if you reject My statutes, despise My ordinances, and neglect to carry out all My commandments, and so break My covenant, / then this is what I will do to you: I will bring upon you sudden terror, wasting disease, and fever that will destroy your sight and drain your life. You will sow your seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it.

Ezekiel 18:24
But if a righteous man turns from his righteousness and practices iniquity, committing the same abominations as the wicked, will he live? None of the righteous acts he did will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness and sin he has committed, he will die.

Ezekiel 33:13
If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live, but he then trusts in his righteousness and commits iniquity, then none of his righteous works will be remembered; he will die because of the iniquity he has committed.

Isaiah 1:19-20
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. / But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

2 Kings 17:13-14
Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God.

Hosea 9:17
My God will reject them because they have not obeyed Him; and they shall be wanderers among the nations.

Amos 3:2
“Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.”

Zechariah 1:4
Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Turn now from your evil ways and deeds.’ But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, declares the LORD.

2 Chronicles 7:19-20
But if you turn away and forsake the statutes and commandments I have set before you, and if you go off to serve and worship other gods, / then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples.

Romans 11:22
Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Matthew 21:43
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.

Luke 13:6-9
Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. / So he said to the keeper of the vineyard, ‘Look, for the past three years I have come to search for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Therefore cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ / ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it. ...

Hebrews 6:4-6
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, / who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age— / and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.

Revelation 2:5
Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.


Treasury of Scripture

If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, with which I said I would benefit them.

do.

Jeremiah 7:23-28
But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you…

Psalm 125:5
As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.

Ezekiel 18:24
But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.

then.

Numbers 14:22,34
Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice; …

1 Samuel 2:30
Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

1 Samuel 13:13
And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

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Jeremiah 18
1. Under the type of a potter is shown God's absolute power in disposing of nations.
11. Judgments threatened to Judah for her strange revolt.
18. Jeremiah prays against his conspirators.














and if it does evil
The phrase "does evil" in Hebrew is "עָשָׂה רַע" (asah ra). The word "asah" means to do or to make, indicating an active choice or action. "Ra" means evil or wickedness, suggesting a moral deviation from God's standards. In the context of ancient Israel, this phrase underscores the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience was expected, and deviation was considered a breach of that covenant. The historical context reveals that Israel often struggled with idolatry and injustice, which were seen as doing evil in God's sight.

in My sight
The Hebrew phrase "בְּעֵינַי" (be'enai) translates to "in My sight" or "before My eyes." This phrase emphasizes God's omniscience and His personal involvement in the affairs of His people. It suggests that nothing is hidden from God, and He is fully aware of the actions and intentions of individuals and nations. This is a reminder of the personal nature of God's relationship with His people, where He observes and evaluates their actions.

by not obeying My voice
The phrase "not obeying My voice" in Hebrew is "לְבִלְתִּי שְׁמֹעַ בְּקוֹלִי" (levilti shemoa beqoli). "Shemoa" means to hear or listen, and "beqoli" means "in My voice." This phrase highlights the importance of obedience to God's commands, which were often delivered through prophets like Jeremiah. In the biblical context, hearing God's voice was synonymous with receiving His guidance and commandments. The failure to obey signifies a rejection of divine authority and wisdom, which was a serious offense in the covenantal relationship.

then I will reconsider
The Hebrew word for "reconsider" is "וְנִחַמְתִּי" (venichamti), which can also mean to relent or change one's mind. This reflects the dynamic nature of God's interactions with humanity, where He responds to human actions. It shows God's willingness to adjust His plans based on the moral and spiritual state of His people. This is not a sign of weakness but rather an expression of His justice and mercy, balancing His righteous standards with His desire for repentance and restoration.

the good I had intended to do for it
The phrase "the good I had intended to do for it" underscores God's benevolent plans for His people. The Hebrew word "טוֹבָה" (tovah) means good, welfare, or prosperity. God's intentions are always for the well-being and flourishing of His people, contingent upon their faithfulness to Him. This reflects the biblical theme that God's blessings are often conditional upon obedience. Historically, this was evident in the blessings and curses outlined in the Mosaic Covenant, where obedience led to prosperity and disobedience to judgment.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and if it does
וְעָשָׂ֤ה (wə·‘ā·śāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

evil
הָרַע֙ (hā·ra‘)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

in My sight
בְּעֵינַ֔י (bə·‘ê·nay)
Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | first person common singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

and does not
לְבִלְתִּ֖י (lə·ḇil·tî)
Preposition-l
Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until

listen
שְׁמֹ֣עַ (šə·mō·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

to My voice,
בְּקוֹלִ֑י (bə·qō·w·lî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

I will relent
וְנִֽחַמְתִּי֙ (wə·ni·ḥam·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5162: To sigh, breathe strongly, to be sorry, to pity, console, rue, to avenge

of
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the good
הַטּוֹבָ֔ה (haṭ·ṭō·w·ḇāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

I had intended for it.
אָמַ֖רְתִּי (’ā·mar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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