Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD says to you, house of David: “’Administer justice every morning; rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed, or my wrath will break out and burn like fire because of the evil you have done— burn with no one to quench it. New Living Translation This is what the LORD says to the dynasty of David: “‘Give justice each morning to the people you judge! Help those who have been robbed; rescue them from their oppressors. Otherwise, my anger will burn like an unquenchable fire because of all your sins. English Standard Version O house of David! Thus says the LORD: “‘Execute justice in the morning, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed, lest my wrath go forth like fire, and burn with none to quench it, because of your evil deeds.’” Berean Standard Bible O house of David, this is what the LORD says: ‘Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it because of their evil deeds. Berean Literal Bible O house of David, thus says YHWH: ‘Judge with justice in the morning, and deliver the one plundered from the hand of the oppressor, lest My fury go forth and burn like the fire, so that no one can quench it—because of the evil of your⁺ deeds. King James Bible O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. New King James Version O house of David! Thus says the LORD: “Execute judgment in the morning; And deliver him who is plundered Out of the hand of the oppressor, Lest My fury go forth like fire And burn so that no one can quench it, Because of the evil of your doings. New American Standard Bible house of David, this is what the LORD says: “Administer justice every morning; And save the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor, So that My wrath will not spread like fire And burn, with no one to extinguish it, Because of the evil of their deeds. NASB 1995 O house of David, thus says the LORD: “Administer justice every morning; And deliver the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor, That My wrath may not go forth like fire And burn with none to extinguish it, Because of the evil of their deeds. NASB 1977 O house of David, thus says the LORD: “Administer justice every morning; And deliver the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor, That My wrath may not go forth like fire And burn with none to extinguish it, Because of the evil of their deeds. Legacy Standard Bible O house of David, thus says Yahweh: “Render justice every morning; And deliver the person who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor, Lest My wrath go forth like fire And burn with none to extinguish it, Because of the evil of their deeds. Amplified Bible O house of David, thus says the LORD: “Administer justice in the morning, And rescue the one who has been robbed from the hand of his oppressor, That My wrath will not roar up like fire And burn so [hotly] that none can extinguish it, Because of the evil of their deeds. Berean Annotated Bible O house of David (beloved), this is what the LORD {YHWH} says: ‘Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it because of their evil deeds. Christian Standard Bible House of David, this is what the LORD says: Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from his oppressor, or my anger will flare up like fire and burn unquenchably because of your evil deeds. Holman Christian Standard Bible House of David, this is what the LORD says: Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, or My anger will flare up like fire and burn unquenchably because of their evil deeds. American Standard Version O house of David, thus saith Jehovah, Execute justice in the morning, and deliver him that is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my wrath go forth like fire, and burn so that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Contemporary English Version Each new day, make sure that justice is done, and rescue those who are being robbed. Or else my anger will flame up like a fire that never goes out. English Revised Version O house of David, thus saith the LORD, Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. GOD'S WORD® Translation descendants of David. This is what the LORD says: Judge fairly every morning. Rescue those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Otherwise, my fury will break out and burn like fire. No one will be able to put it out because of the evil things you have done. International Standard Version This is what the LORD says, house of David: "Judge appropriately every morning, and deliver those who have been robbed from the oppressor, so my anger does not break out like fire and burn with no one to put it out because of your evil deeds. NET Bible O royal family descended from David. The LORD says: 'See to it that people each day are judged fairly. Deliver those who have been robbed from those who oppress them. Otherwise, my wrath will blaze out against you. It will burn like a fire that cannot be put out because of the evil that you have done. New Heart English Bible 'House of David, thus says the LORD, "Execute justice in the morning, and deliver him who is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my wrath go forth like fire, and burn so that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Webster's Bible Translation O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is made desolate out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleO house of David, this is what the LORD says: ‘Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it because of their evil deeds. World English Bible House of David, Yahweh says, ‘Execute justice in the morning, and deliver him who is robbed out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my wrath go out like fire, and burn so that no one can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO house of David, thus said YHWH: “Decide judgment in the morning, "" And deliver the plundered from the hand of the oppressor, "" Lest My fury go forth as fire, "" And has burned, and none is quenching, "" Because of the evil of your doings. Berean Literal Bible O house of David, thus says YHWH: ‘Judge with justice in the morning, and deliver the one plundered from the hand of the oppressor, lest My fury go forth and burn like the fire, so that no one can quench it—because of the evil of your⁺ deeds. Young's Literal Translation O house of David, thus said Jehovah: Decide ye judgment at morning, And deliver the plundered from the hand of the oppressor, Lest My fury go forth as fire, And hath burned, and none is quenching, Because of the evil of your doings. Smith's Literal Translation O house of David, thus said Jehovah, Judge judgment for the morning, and deliver him taken by force from the hand of him oppressing, lest my wrath shall go forth as fire, and burn, and none quenching from the face of the evil of your doings. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO house of David, this saith the Lord: Judge ye judgement in the morning, and deliver him that is oppressed by violence out of the hand of the oppressor: lest my indignation go forth like a fire, and be kindled, and there be none to quench it, because of the evil of your ways. Catholic Public Domain Version O house of David! Thus says the Lord: Judge with judgment from early morning, and rescue anyone who is oppressed by violence from the hand of a false accuser. Otherwise, my indignation may go forth like a fire, and may flare up, and there will be no one who can extinguish it, because of the evil of your intentions. New American Bible house of David! Thus says the LORD: Each morning dispense justice, rescue the oppressed from the hand of the oppressor, Or my fury will break out like fire and burn with no one to quench it because of your evil deeds. New Revised Standard Version O house of David! Thus says the LORD: Execute justice in the morning, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor anyone who has been robbed, or else my wrath will go forth like fire, and burn, with no one to quench it, because of your evil doings. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleExecute justice in the morning, and deliver him who is oppressed from the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire and burn so that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: “Judge judgment at dawn and save the oppressed from him who oppresses him, lest my wrath will go forth as fire and it will burn and there is no one who extinguishes, because of the wickedness of your deeds OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O house of David, thus saith the LORD: Execute justice in the morning, And deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, Lest My fury go forth like fire, And burn that none can quench it, Because of the evil of your doings. Brenton Septuagint Translation O house of David, thus saith the Lord; Judge judgment in the morning, and act rightly, and rescue the spoiled one from the hand of him that wrongs him, lest mine anger be kindled like fire, and it burn, and there be none to quench it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Message to the House of David11Moreover, tell the house of the king of Judah to hear the word of the LORD. 12O house of David, this is what the LORD says: ‘Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it because of their evil deeds. 13Behold, I am against you who dwell above the valley, atop the rocky plateau—declares the LORD—you who say, “Who can come against us? Who can enter our dwellings?”… Cross References O house of David, this is what the LORD says: Isaiah 7:13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well? 2 Samuel 7:12-16 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. … Jeremiah 22:2 saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, who sits on the throne of David—you and your officials and your people who enter these gates. ‘Administer justice every morning, 2 Samuel 8:15 Thus David reigned over all Israel and administered justice and righteousness for all his people: Psalm 101:8 Every morning I will remove all the wicked of the land, that I may cut off every evildoer from the city of the LORD. Psalm 72:1-4 Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. / May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice. / May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness. … and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, Jeremiah 22:3 This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place. Isaiah 1:17 Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Proverbs 24:11-12 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it Jeremiah 4:4 Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and remove the foreskins of your hearts, O men of Judah and people of Jerusalem. Otherwise, My wrath will break out like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it, because of your evil deeds.” Ezekiel 20:47-48 Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. / Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains. because of their evil deeds. Romans 2:6-8 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. Isaiah 59:18 So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands. Proverbs 1:31 So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Amos 5:15 Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.” Treasury of Scripture O house of David, thus said the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. house. Isaiah 7:2,13 And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is confederate with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the wood are moved with the wind… Luke 1:69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; execute. Jeremiah 5:28 They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge. Jeremiah 22:2,3,15-17 And say, Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, that sittest upon the throne of David, thou, and thy servants, and thy people that enter in by these gates: … Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. morning. Exodus 18:13 And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening. Psalm 101:8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the LORD. Ecclesiastes 10:16,17 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! … deliver. Job 29:17 And I brake the jaws of the wicked, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth. Psalm 82:4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. Proverbs 24:11,12 If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; … lest. Jeremiah 21:5 And I myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and with a strong arm, even in anger, and in fury, and in great wrath. Jeremiah 4:4 Circumcise yourselves to the LORD, and take away the foreskins of your heart, ye men of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: lest my fury come forth like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings. Jeremiah 5:14 Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them. none. Jump to Previous Burn David Deliver Doings Evil Execute Fire Forth Fury Hand House Judgment Justice Morning Oppressor Quench Robbed Spoiled WrathJump to Next Burn David Deliver Doings Evil Execute Fire Forth Fury Hand House Judgment Justice Morning Oppressor Quench Robbed Spoiled WrathJeremiah 21 1. Zedikiah sends to Jeremiah to enquire the event of Nebuchadnezzar's war.3. Jeremiah foretells a hard siege and miserable captivity. 8. He counsels the people to fall to the Chaldeans; 11. and upbraids the King's house. O house of David, this is what the LORD says: The "house of David" refers to the royal lineage of King David, emphasizing the responsibility of the leaders in Jerusalem. This phrase underscores the covenantal relationship between God and the Davidic dynasty, highlighting their duty to uphold justice and righteousness. The invocation of the LORD's authority indicates the seriousness of the message, as it comes directly from God, who is the ultimate judge and ruler. Administer justice every morning: And rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor: Or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it: Because of their evil deeds: Persons / Places / Events 1. House of DavidRefers to the royal lineage of King David, representing the leadership and governance of Judah. The call to the "house of David" is a direct address to the rulers and leaders responsible for justice in the land. 2. Jeremiah The prophet who conveyed God's message to the people of Judah. He was tasked with delivering difficult truths and calls for repentance. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment due to its persistent disobedience and injustice. 4. Oppressor and Victim Represents the societal dynamics where injustice prevails, with the oppressor exploiting the vulnerable, whom God commands to be delivered. 5. God's Wrath Symbolized as a fire that will break out due to the people's evil deeds, emphasizing the seriousness of divine judgment against injustice. Teaching Points The Call to JusticeGod commands His people to administer justice consistently and diligently. This is a daily responsibility, not a one-time act. Responsibility of Leadership Leaders, especially those in positions of authority, are accountable to God for ensuring justice and protecting the vulnerable. Consequences of Injustice Ignoring God's command to deliver justice invites His wrath, which is depicted as an unquenchable fire. This serves as a warning to take God's commands seriously. Deliverance of the Oppressed God's heart is for the oppressed, and He calls His people to be active in delivering those who are victims of injustice. Repentance and Obedience The passage calls for a change in behavior—repentance from evil deeds and obedience to God's commands as a way to avert His wrath. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 21:12?2. How can we "administer justice every morning" in our daily lives today? 3. What does "rescue the victim" mean in the context of Jeremiah 21:12? 4. How does Jeremiah 21:12 connect with Micah 6:8 about justice and mercy? 5. Why is God's wrath linked to failing justice in Jeremiah 21:12? 6. How can church leaders implement the justice commanded in Jeremiah 21:12? 7. What does Jeremiah 21:12 reveal about God's expectations for justice and righteousness? 8. How does Jeremiah 21:12 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 9. In what historical context was Jeremiah 21:12 written, and why is it significant? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 21? 11. Who seeks justice with deep longing and desire? 12. Why would God threaten complete destruction (Jeremiah 21:5-6) instead of offering a path to repentance, seeming to contradict earlier scriptures that highlight mercy? 13. Psalm 21:8-10: How can the depiction of God's fiery wrath be reconciled with other scriptures portraying God as loving and merciful? 14. Psalm 35:13-14 - How can David both mourn for his foes and call down curses on them without contradiction? What Does Jeremiah 21:12 Mean O house of DavidJeremiah addresses the ruling line that traces back to David, the household entrusted with shepherding God’s people. • The summons reaches every level of leadership—kings, officials, judges (2 Samuel 7:16; Jeremiah 22:2–4). • Because the covenant with David is real and enduring, accountability is equally real (Psalm 89:29–32). • By extension, anyone wielding influence today should hear the call: stewardship before God is never optional (Luke 12:48). This is what the LORD says The phrase stamps divine authority on the coming command. • God, not public opinion, defines justice (Isaiah 55:11). • Prophets never spoke from themselves but “as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21). • Receiving God’s word means immediate obedience, not negotiation (James 1:22). Administer justice every morning Daily, proactive righteousness is the expectation. • “Morning by morning He brings His justice to light; He fails not” (Zephaniah 3:5). God’s people are to mirror that rhythm. • Justice is concrete: fair courts, honest weights, impartial verdicts (Deuteronomy 16:18–20). • Practical helps: – Review policies and decisions at the start of each day. – Guard against delay, favoritism, fatigue (Psalm 101:8). – Remember God delights in those who “act justly” (Micah 6:8). Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor Justice is incomplete without active deliverance. • “Do justice and righteousness, and deliver the one who has been robbed” (Jeremiah 22:3). • Love inserts itself between predator and prey (Proverbs 24:11–12; Luke 10:30–37). • Ways to embody this: – Intervene when exploitation surfaces—whether economic, legal, or physical. – Use authority to return what was stolen. – Provide restitution and protection (Isaiah 58:6–7; James 1:27). Or My wrath will go forth like fire Neglect invites a fiery, personal response from God. • “Our God is a consuming fire” (Hebrews 12:29). • Divine wrath is not a loss of temper but a settled opposition to evil (Nahum 1:6). • Fire imagery underscores speed, intensity, and thoroughness (Isaiah 66:15–16). And burn with no one to extinguish it because of their evil deeds Once unleashed, judgment is unstoppable until God’s purpose is complete. • Jerusalem learned this in 586 BC when Babylon’s flames literally could not be quenched (Lamentations 4:11). • Responsibility lies squarely on “their evil deeds” (Ezekiel 22:31). • Final judgment carries the same certainty (Revelation 20:15). summary Jeremiah 21:12 calls leaders—and every believer with influence—to a lifestyle of immediate, daily justice that actively defends the vulnerable. The command is clear, the stakes high: obey and enjoy covenant blessing, or ignore and face unquenchable divine fire. (12) Execute judgment in the morning.--The words point to one of the chief duties of the ideal Eastern king. To rise at dawn of day, to sit in the gate and listen to the complaints of those who had been wronged, was the surest way to gain the affection of his people. It was David's neglect of this that gave an opening for the rebellion of Absalom (2Samuel 15:2). Solomon's early fame for wisdom rested on his discharge of this duty (1Kings 3:28). If the king remained slothfully in his palace in those golden hours of morning, the noon-tide heat made it impossible for him to retrieve the lost opportunity. (Comp. 2Samuel 4:5.) Still worse was it when, as with luxurious and sensual kings, the morning hours were given to revelry and feasting (Ecclesiastes 10:16-17).Verse 12. - O house of David. The "house of David" here, as in Isaiah 7:13, means the various branches of the royal family, the same, in fact, which are called by courtesy "kings of Judah" in Jeremiah 17:20 (see note). They appear from the present passage to have monopolized the judicial function. Deliver him that is spoiled, etc. The poor man would have no advocate to plead for him; in this case the judge was to see that he suffered no injustice in consequence.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew O houseבֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of David, דָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse this is what כֹּ֚ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Administer דִּ֤ינוּ (dî·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1777: A straight course, sail direct justice every morning, מִשְׁפָּ֔ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style and rescue וְהַצִּ֥ילוּ (wə·haṣ·ṣî·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver the victim of robbery גָז֖וּל (ḡā·zūl) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1497: To pluck off, to flay, strip, rob from the hand מִיַּ֣ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of his oppressor, עוֹשֵׁ֑ק (‘ō·wō·šêq) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6231: To press upon, oppress, defraud, violate, overflow or פֶּן־ (pen-) Conjunction Strong's 6435: Removal, lest My wrath חֲמָתִ֗י (ḥă·mā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2534: Heat, anger, poison will go forth תֵּצֵ֨א (tê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim like fire כָאֵ֜שׁ (ḵā·’êš) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire and burn וּבָעֲרָה֙ (ū·ḇā·‘ă·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish with none וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle to extinguish it מְכַבֶּ֔ה (mə·ḵab·beh) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3518: To be quenched or extinguished, to go out because of מִפְּנֵ֖י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face their evil רֹ֥עַ (rō·a‘) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7455: Badness, evil deeds. מַעַלְלֵיכֶֽם׃ (ma·‘al·lê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 4611: A deed, practice Links Jeremiah 21:12 NIVJeremiah 21:12 NLT Jeremiah 21:12 ESV Jeremiah 21:12 NASB Jeremiah 21:12 KJV Jeremiah 21:12 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 21:12 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 21:12 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 21:12 French Bible Jeremiah 21:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 21:12 House of David thus says Yahweh Execute (Jer.) |
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