Jeremiah 1:12
Modern Translations
New International Version
The LORD said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled."

New Living Translation
And the LORD said, “That’s right, and it means that I am watching, and I will certainly carry out all my plans.”

English Standard Version
Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.”

Berean Study Bible
“You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.”

New American Standard Bible
Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.”

NASB 1995
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it."

NASB 1977
Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.”

Amplified Bible
Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am [actively] watching over My word to fulfill it.”

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I watch over my word to accomplish it.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I watch over My word to accomplish it."

Contemporary English Version
"That's right," the LORD replied, "and I always rise early to keep a promise."

Good News Translation
"You are right," the LORD said, "and I am watching to see that my words come true."

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD said to me, "Right. I am watching to make sure that my words come true."

International Standard Version
The LORD told me, "You have observed well, because I'm watching over my message, to make sure it comes about."

NET Bible
Then the LORD said, "You have observed correctly. This means I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out."
Classic Translations
King James Bible
Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

New King James Version
Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.”

King James 2000 Bible
Then said the LORD unto me, You have well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

New Heart English Bible
Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well; for I watch over my word to perform it."

World English Bible
Then Yahweh said to me, "You have seen well; for I watch over my word to perform it."

American King James Version
Then said the LORD to me, You have well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

American Standard Version
Then said Jehovah unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.

A Faithful Version
And the LORD said to me, "You have seen well; for I will watch over My Word to perform it."

Darby Bible Translation
And Jehovah said unto me, Thou hast well seen; for I am watchful over my word to perform it.

English Revised Version
Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then said the LORD to me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
Then saide the Lorde vnto me, Thou hast seene aright: for I will hasten my worde to performe it.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
Then sayde the Lorde vnto me: thou hast seene ryght, for I wyll make haste speedyly vpon my worde to performe it.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
Then sayde ye LORDE: thou hast sene right, for I will watch diligently vpon my worde, to perfourme it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH says to me, “You have seen well: for I am watching over My word to do it.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Jehovah saith unto me, 'Thou hast well seen: for I am watching over My word to do it.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will say to me, Thou didst well to see; for I watch upon my word to do it.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord said to me: Thou hast seen well: for I will watch over my word to perform it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord said to me: “You have seen well. For I will keep watch over my word, so that I may accomplish it.”

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And LORD JEHOVAH said to me: “You have seen well, because I am hurrying concerning my word to do it!”

Lamsa Bible
Then the LORD said to me, You have well seen; for I will hasten my word to perform it.

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then said the LORD unto me: 'Thou hast well seen; for I watch over My word to perform it.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord said to me, Thou hast well seen: for I have watched over my words to perform them.
















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