Jeremiah 12:17
But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.In other versions
But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, saith Jehovah.
ASV
But if they will not give ear, then I will have that nation uprooted, and given to destruction, says the Lord.
BBE
And if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith Jehovah.
DBY
But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, says Yahweh.
WEB
And if they do not hearken, Then I have plucked up that nation, Plucking up and destroying, An affirmation of Jehovah!'
YLT
But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, says the LORD.
ENG
But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.
WBT
But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”
BSB
In context
15And it shall come to pass, after that I have plucked them out I will return, and have compassion on them, and will bring them again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land.
16And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.
17But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.