Jeremiah 8:8 Hebrew Word Analysis

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.

American Standard Version (ASV)

How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

How is it that you say, We are wise and the law of the Lord is with us? But see, the false pen of the scribes has made it false.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? Behold, certainly the lying pen of the scribes hath made it falsehood.

World English Bible (WEB)

How do you say, We are wise, and the law of Yahweh is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has worked falsely.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

How do ye say, We `are' wise, And the law of Jehovah `is' with us? Surely, lo, falsely it hath wrought, The false pen of scribes.