Jeremiah 8:5
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordWhy then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.
— Jeremiah 8:5, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Wherefore hath this people of Jerusalem Turned back--a perpetual backsliding? They have kept hold on deceit, They have refused to turn back.