Jeremiah 6:16

“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Jeremiah 6:16

Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the wayes and see, and aske for the old paths, where is the good way, and walke therein, and ye shall finde rest for your soules: but they said, We will not walke therein.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Jeremiah chapter 6

Thus says the LORD, "Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk {in it.}'
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk `therein'.
- American Standard Version (1901)

This is what the Lord has said: Take your place looking out on the ways; make search for the old roads, saying, Where is the good way? and go in it that you may have rest for your souls. But they said, We will not go in it.
- Basic English Bible

Thus saith Jehovah: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the ancient paths, which is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk [therein].
- Darby Bible

Thus saith the Lord: Stand ye on the ways, and see and ask for the old paths which is the good way, and walk ye in it: and you shall find refreshment for your souls. And they said: we will not walk.
- Douay Rheims Bible

Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk in it, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk in it.
- Webster's Bible

Thus says Yahweh, "Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, 'Where is the good way?' and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.'
- World English Bible

Thus said Jehovah: Stand ye by the ways and see, and ask for paths of old, Where [is] this -- the good way? and go ye in it, And find rest for yourselves. And they say, `We do not go.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Thus saith the LORD: stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said: 'We will not walk therein.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

JoAnn Scanlan's comment on 2020-11-13 05:05:27:

"Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death." Like the seed of faith planted, it starts slow, but will surely grow well, when planted in good ground! negligible at first, but soon a tree that all the fowls of the air may hide and rest in!

MayJulia's comment on 2020-08-02 20:16:33:

All great actions and thoughts have a negligible beginning.

Barbara's comment on 2015-09-22 06:13:16:

This is the mind set of the world system and some who say they are Christians. God's Word is very clear on how and where He requires His children to walk. How in obedience. Where in His unchanging Word. In doing this we find His peace and enjoy His promised blessings. When we disobey we find our lives in untold disorder even as the people of Jeremiah's day.

Gideon's comment on 2015-07-02 08:24:19:

Its a warning to false teachings ,the church has been corrupted by this teachings

jack's comment on 2015-04-26 22:33:04:

Christians we must stick to the word of God n be aware of the fake coming gods Satan .We should praise our Lord the same way at first and know

JAlabama's comment on 2014-10-04 10:56:46:

Just as in Jeremiah 's day, the church has left the old paths, trying to covert souls without repentance and no conviction. We are worried more about what music or style of worship will attract people and less about calling for repentance. No wonder today 's committed Christian remains committed only until the commitment becomes inconvenient. If you want revival, surrender all to Christ and let Him direct you in the "old paths ". We are like the church of Laodecia in Revelation, we have left our first love.

ruelrofel's comment on 2014-06-11 23:15:45:

dont just jump into one decision . God has greater plan stored for us its up for us how to surrender our life to him God has a lot of options for us to follow seek him and you will find

welemina's comment on 2013-08-22 02:07:59:

His word is so powerful; we must trust, if you ask he will give anything in his name.

anthony's comment on 2013-05-02 22:48:46:

There is clear warning to us in that we have deviated from the ways of the LORD and not living like our fore fathers.God is providing a solution which is optional i may choose to or not to however there are consequences for of either way.I thank God because when we choose His ways there is promise of peace in our souls

Candy's comment on 2013-03-06 16:03:39:

This verse was referred to in a card given to me by my father's Bible group when I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the third time. I believe the verse says that if you walk in the path of the Lord as the Lord has told us for centuries, that you will be at peace with yourself and what life has handed you. God gives us all a path to follow in life. If we follow these paths in a way that honors The Lord, we can overcome any obstacles put before us.

lungelo's comment on 2012-07-26 01:04:54:

i think it's a warning against "new" or "other"corrupt paths/gospels which lead not to true salvation.it also confirms that God's word remains uncorrupted, even from days of old to now! if we seek its truth today, we can find it as it were when spoken by the (real)prophets of old!

Annie's comment on 2011-07-12 00:09:48:

I think that cross roads are there in life. And the LORD has provided a way:- To ask from those who have Spiritual Authority over our lives and seek to walk in the LORD's way.

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