New International Version They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” New Living Translation They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they never stop producing fruit. English Standard Version He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.” Berean Standard Bible He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Berean Literal Bible And he shall be planted like a tree by the waters, and which by the river sends out its roots; and it does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaf will be green, and in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it will not leave off from producing fruit. King James Bible For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. New King James Version For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit. New American Standard Bible “For he will be like a tree planted by the water That extends its roots by a stream, And does not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought, Nor cease to yield fruit. NASB 1995 “For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit. NASB 1977 “For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor cease to yield fruit. Legacy Standard Bible And he will be like a tree planted by the water, That sends forth its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought Nor refrain from yielding fruit. Amplified Bible “For he will be [nourished] like a tree planted by the waters, That spreads out its roots by the river; And will not fear the heat when it comes; But its leaves will be green and moist. And it will not be anxious and concerned in a year of drought Nor stop bearing fruit. Berean Annotated Bible He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. Christian Standard Bible He will be like a tree planted by water: it sends its roots out toward a stream, it doesn’t fear when heat comes, and its foliage remains green. It will not worry in a year of drought or cease producing fruit. Holman Christian Standard Bible He will be like a tree planted by water: it sends its roots out toward a stream, it doesn’t fear when heat comes, and its foliage remains green. It will not worry in a year of drought or cease producing fruit. American Standard Version For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, that spreadeth out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat cometh, but its leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Contemporary English Version They will be like trees growing beside a stream--trees with roots that reach down to the water, and with leaves that are always green. They bear fruit every year and are never worried by a lack of rain. English Revised Version For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out his roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat cometh, but his leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will be like a tree that is planted by water. It will send its roots down to a stream. It will not be afraid in the heat of summer. Its leaves will turn green. It will not be anxious during droughts. It will not stop producing fruit. Good News Translation He is like a tree growing near a stream and sending out roots to the water. It is not afraid when hot weather comes, because its leaves stay green; it has no worries when there is no rain; it keeps on bearing fruit. International Standard Version He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by a stream. He won't fear when the heat comes, and his leaves will be green. In a year of drought he won't be concerned, nor will he stop producing fruit." NET Bible They will be like a tree planted near a stream whose roots spread out toward the water. It has nothing to fear when the heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It has no need to be concerned in a year of drought. It does not stop bearing fruit. New Heart English Bible For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Webster's Bible Translation For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be anxious in the year of drouth, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. World English Bible For he will be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes, but its leaf will be green, and will not be concerned in the year of drought. It won’t cease from yielding fruit. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd has been as a tree planted by waters, "" And he sends forth his roots by a stream, "" And he does not see when heat comes, "" And his leaf has been green, "" And he is not sorrowful in a year of scarcity, "" Nor does he cease from making fruit. Berean Literal Bible And he shall be planted like a tree by the waters, and which by the river sends out its roots; and it does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaf will be green, and in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it will not leave off from producing fruit. Young's Literal Translation And hath been as a tree planted by waters, And by a rivulet he sendeth forth his roots, And he doth not see when heat cometh, And his leaf hath been green, And in a year of dearth he is not sorrowful, Nor doth he cease from making fruit. Smith's Literal Translation And he was as a tree planted by the waters, and it shall spread out its roots by the river, and it shall not see when heat shall come, and its leaf was green; and it shall not be afraid in the year of restraint, and it shall not withdraw from making fruit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he shall be as a tree that is planted by the waters, that spreadeth out its roots towards moisture: and it shall not fear when the heat cometh. And the leaf thereof shall be green, and in the time of drought it shall not be solicitous, neither shall it cease at any time to bring forth fruit. Catholic Public Domain Version And he will be like a tree planted beside waters, which sends out its roots to moist soil. And it will not fear when the heat arrives. And its leaves will be green. And in the time of drought, it will not be anxious, nor will it cease at any time to bear fruit. New American Bible They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its leaves stay green; In the year of drought it shows no distress, but still produces fruit. New Revised Standard Version They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out its roots by the stream, and it shall not be afraid when heat comes, but its leaves shall be green; and shall not be afraid in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He shall be as a tree that is planted on the waters, and by a stream it sends its roots, and he shall not fear when the heat will come and its leaves shall be flourishing, and in a year that is lacking rain he shall not fear, and he shall not be deprived of producing fruit OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, And that spreadeth out its roots by the river, And shall not see when heat cometh, But its foliage shall be luxuriant; And shall not be anxious in the year of drought, Neither shall cease from yielding fruit. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he shall be as a thriving tree by the waters, and he shall cast forth his root toward a moist place: he shall not fear when heat comes, and there shall be upon him shady branches: he shall not fear in a year of drought, and he shall not fail to bear fruit. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Sin and Punishment of Judah…7But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. 8He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. 9The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?… Cross References He is like a tree planted by the waters Psalm 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does. Ezekiel 17:8 It had been planted in good soil by abundant waters in order to yield branches and bear fruit and become a splendid vine.’ Ezekiel 47:12 Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of all kinds will grow. Their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. Each month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will be used for food and their leaves for healing.” that sends out its roots toward the stream. Job 14:7-9 For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its tender shoots will not fail. / If its roots grow old in the ground and its stump dies in the soil, / at the scent of water it will bud and put forth twigs like a sapling. Hosea 14:5-6 I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. / His shoots will sprout, and his splendor will be like the olive tree, his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. Ezekiel 31:7 It was beautiful in its greatness, in the length of its limbs, for its roots extended to abundant waters. It does not fear when the heat comes, Isaiah 4:6 a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain. Isaiah 25:4 For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, Psalm 121:6 The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. and its leaves are always green. Psalm 52:8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever. Psalm 92:14 In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain, Hosea 14:8 O Ephraim, what have I to do anymore with idols? It is I who answer and watch over him. I am like a flourishing cypress; your fruit comes from Me. It does not worry in a year of drought, 1 Kings 17:7-16 Some time later, however, the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. / Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: / “Get up and go to Zarephath of Sidon, and stay there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.” … Habakkuk 3:17-19 Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, / yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! / GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Psalm 37:19 In the time of evil they will not be ashamed, and in the days of famine they will be satisfied. nor does it cease to produce fruit. John 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. Treasury of Scripture For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreads out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat comes, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. he shall. Job 8:16 He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden. Psalm 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 92:10-15 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil… drought. Jeremiah 14:1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. Jump to Previous Anxious Bear Careful Cease Drought Drouth Extends Fails Fear Foliage Fruit Green Heat Leaf Planted River Roots Sends Spreadeth Spreads Stream Tree Water Waters Worries Yield YieldingJump to Next Anxious Bear Careful Cease Drought Drouth Extends Fails Fear Foliage Fruit Green Heat Leaf Planted River Roots Sends Spreadeth Spreads Stream Tree Water Waters Worries Yield YieldingJeremiah 17 1. The captivity of Judah for her sin.5. Trust in man is cursed; 7. in God is blessed. 9. The deceitful heart cannot deceive God. 12. The salvation of God. 15. The prophet complains of the mockers of his prophecy. 19. He is sent to renew the covenant in hallowing the Sabbath. He is like a tree planted by the waters In the dry land of Judah, a tree near a dependable water source remained strong when surrounding vegetation withered. The image describes the security of the person who trusts the Lord rather than human strength. Psa 1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,… that sends out its roots toward the stream. Though hidden beneath the ground, the roots continually draw life from the water. Trust in God is likewise an abiding dependence that sustains a believer beyond what outward circumstances reveal. Job 14:7-9 For there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down… It does not fear when the heat comes, Heat and drought were familiar threats to crops and trees in the land of Israel. The tree survives because its supply is not determined by the weather; so the one who relies on the Lord is not overcome when trouble comes. Isa 4:6 a shelter to give shade from the heat by day… and its leaves are always green. Its continuing vitality shows that God preserves and strengthens those who depend on Him. Their spiritual life is not governed by changing conditions. Psa 52:8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God;… It does not worry in a year of drought, Even prolonged hardship does not cut off the tree from its source. God’s faithfulness remains sufficient when resources, security, and human help fail. 1Ki 17:7-16 Some time later, however, the brook dried up… nor does it cease to produce fruit. A life rooted in the Lord continues to bear the evidence of His work through steadfast obedience, godly character, and service to others. Jhn 15:5 I am the vine and you are the branches… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, often warned by Jeremiah about impending judgment due to their disobedience to God. 3. Tree by the Waters A metaphor used by Jeremiah to describe a person who trusts in the Lord, symbolizing stability, nourishment, and fruitfulness. 4. Drought Represents times of trial and difficulty, during which the faithful remain steadfast and fruitful. 5. Stream Symbolizes the constant and life-giving presence of God, providing sustenance and strength. Teaching Points Trust in the LordJust as the tree is sustained by the stream, believers must root their trust in God, who provides spiritual nourishment and strength. Resilience in Trials The tree's ability to remain green and fruitful during drought teaches us to rely on God's provision and remain steadfast in faith during difficult times. Fruitfulness as Evidence of Faith A life rooted in God naturally produces spiritual fruit, demonstrating the authenticity of one's faith. Freedom from Fear and Anxiety Trusting in God's constant presence and provision allows believers to live without fear, even in challenging circumstances. Continuous Growth Like the tree, believers should continually grow in their relationship with God, drawing from His Word and Spirit for sustenance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 17:8?2. How does Jeremiah 17:8 illustrate the benefits of trusting in the Lord? 3. What does "like a tree planted by the waters" symbolize in Jeremiah 17:8? 4. How can we ensure our "roots" are deep in God's Word daily? 5. Compare Jeremiah 17:8 with Psalm 1:3. What similarities do you find? 6. How can we remain "unafraid in a year of drought" in our lives? 7. How does Jeremiah 17:8 illustrate the benefits of trusting in God? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Jeremiah 17:8? 9. How does Jeremiah 17:8 relate to the theme of spiritual resilience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 17? (8) Shall not see when heat cometh.--Another reading, followed by the LXX. and Vulgate, gives shall not fear; there is, however, more force in the repetition of the same word as in Jeremiah 17:6. The man who trusts is like the strong tree, clothed with foliage, that "does not see," i.e., does not regard or feel, the presence of the heat. Technically the meaning is the same in both cases, but in the latter case with the emphasised contrast of a parallelism. Fed by the stream that never fails, it "shall not be careful" or anxious about the scorching heat of summer. As the blasted heath sees no good, so the tree, in this case, sees no evil.Verse 8. - Shall not see; rather, shall not fear - this is the reading of the Hebrew text, and of the Septuagint, Peshito, and Vulgate. The Authorized Version represents that of the margin, which is conformed to ver. 6, but is against the parallelisms. Jeremiah 17:8 paints a vivid, literal promise: the one who trusts the LORD is transplanted to an unfailing water source, sends roots deep into His supply, stands unafraid in scorching trials, remains vibrantly alive, stays calm through extended drought, and keeps bearing good fruit. The verse calls believers to stay near the Living Water, confident that God’s continual provision will sustain, steady, and make them fruitful in every season. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He will beוְהָיָ֞ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be like a tree כְּעֵ֣ץ ׀ (kə·‘êṣ) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood planted שָׁת֣וּל (šā·ṯūl) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 8362: To transplant by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the waters מַ֗יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen that sends out its roots שָֽׁרָשָׁ֔יו (šā·rā·šāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8328: A root toward וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the stream. יוּבַל֙ (yū·ḇal) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3105: A stream It does not וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no fear יִרְאֶה֙ (yir·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten when כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the heat חֹ֔ם (ḥōm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2527: Heat comes, יָבֹ֣א (yā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and its leaves עָלֵ֖הוּ (‘ā·lê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5929: A leaf, foliage are always וְהָיָ֥ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be green. רַֽעֲנָ֑ן (ra·‘ă·nān) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7488: Verdant, new, prosperous It will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no worry יִדְאָ֔ג (yiḏ·’āḡ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1672: To be anxious or concerned, to fear in a year וּבִשְׁנַ֤ת (ū·ḇiš·naṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8141: A year of drought בַּצֹּ֙רֶת֙ (baṣ·ṣō·reṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1226: Restraint, drought or cease יָמִ֖ישׁ (yā·mîš) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4185: To depart, remove producing מֵעֲשׂ֥וֹת (mê·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make fruit. פֶּֽרִי׃ (pe·rî) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6529: Fruit Additonal Resources Jeremiah 17:8 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 17:8 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 17:8 Bible.com Jeremiah 17:8 NIV |
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