Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for ...

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New Living Translation - This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’
新标点和合本 - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路上察看，访问古道，哪是善道，便行在其间；这样，你们心里必得安息。他们却说：‘我们不行在其间。’
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路边察看，寻访古老的路，哪里是完善的道路，就行走在其上；这样，你们自己必找到安息。他们却说：‘我们不走。’
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路边察看，寻访古老的路，哪里是完善的道路，就行走在其上；这样，你们自己必找到安息。他们却说：‘我们不走。’
当代译本 - 耶和华说： “你们要站在路口观看，寻访古道，找到正路并行在其上，便会得到心灵的安宁。” 但他们却说：“我们不要这样行。”
圣经新译本 - 耶和华这样说： “你们要站在路上察看，寻访远古的路径，看哪一条是美善的路，就走在其中；这样，你们心里就必得安息。他们却说：‘我们不走在其中。’
现代标点和合本 - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路上察看，访问古道，哪是善道，便行在其间，这样你们心里必得安息。他们却说：‘我们不行在其间。’
和合本（拼音版） - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路上察看，访问古道，哪是善道，便行在其间；这样，你们心里必得安息。他们却说：‘我们不行在其间。’
New International Version - This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
New International Reader's Version - The Lord tells the people of Judah, “Stand where the roads cross, and look around. Ask where the old paths are. Ask for the good path, and walk on it. Then your hearts will find rest in me. But you said, ‘We won’t walk on it.’
English Standard Version - Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
The Message - God’s Message yet again: “Go stand at the crossroads and look around. Ask for directions to the old road, The tried-and-true road. Then take it. Discover the right route for your souls. But they said, ‘Nothing doing. We aren’t going that way.’ I even provided watchmen for them to warn them, to set off the alarm. But the people said, ‘It’s a false alarm. It doesn’t concern us.’ And so I’m calling in the nations as witnesses: ‘Watch, witnesses, what happens to them!’ And, ‘Pay attention, Earth! Don’t miss these bulletins.’ I’m visiting catastrophe on this people, the end result of the games they’ve been playing with me. They’ve ignored everything I’ve said, had nothing but contempt for my teaching. What would I want with incense brought in from Sheba, rare spices from exotic places? Your burnt sacrifices in worship give me no pleasure. Your religious rituals mean nothing to me.”
Christian Standard Bible - This is what the Lord says: Stand by the roadways and look. Ask about the ancient paths, “Which is the way to what is good?” Then take it and find rest for yourselves. But they protested, “We won’t!”
New American Standard Bible - This is what the Lord says: “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find a resting place for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
New King James Version - Thus says the Lord: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
Amplified Bible - Thus says the Lord, “Stand by the roads and look; ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is; then walk in it, And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’
American Standard Version - 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.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - The Lord said to his people: “You are standing at the crossroads. So consider your path. Ask where the old, reliable paths are. Ask where the path is that leads to blessing and follow it. If you do, you will find rest for your souls.” But they said, “We will not follow it!”
World English Bible - Yahweh says, “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.’
新標點和合本 - 耶和華如此說：你們當站在路上察看，訪問古道，哪是善道，便行在其間；這樣，你們心裏必得安息。他們卻說：我們不行在其間。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 耶和華如此說：「你們當站在路邊察看，尋訪古老的路，哪裏是完善的道路，就行走在其上；這樣，你們自己必找到安息。他們卻說：『我們不走。』
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 耶和華如此說：「你們當站在路邊察看，尋訪古老的路，哪裏是完善的道路，就行走在其上；這樣，你們自己必找到安息。他們卻說：『我們不走。』
當代譯本 - 耶和華說：「你們要站在路口觀看，尋訪古道，找到正路並行在其上，便會得到心靈的安寧。」但他們卻說：「我們不要這樣行。」
聖經新譯本 - 耶和華這樣說： “你們要站在路上察看，尋訪遠古的路徑，看哪一條是美善的路，就走在其中；這樣，你們心裡就必得安息。他們卻說：‘我們不走在其中。’
呂振中譯本 - 永恆主這麼說：『你們要站在路上察看，訪問往古的路徑，哪一條是好的路，你們便在那上頭行；這樣、你們就得安然。但他們卻說：「我們不在那上頭行。」
現代標點和合本 - 耶和華如此說：「你們當站在路上察看，訪問古道，哪是善道，便行在其間，這樣你們心裡必得安息。他們卻說：『我們不行在其間。』
文理和合譯本 - 耶和華曰、爾宜立道中而觀、訪其古道之善者而行之、如是、則心獲安、惟彼曰、我弗由之、
文理委辦譯本 - 耶和華曰、當立道旁、訪其舊途、正直者履之、可得平康、人曰、余不欲正直是履。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 主曾如是云、爾曹當立道旁以觀、訪其舊途、何為善道則行之、如是可得平康、惟彼云、我儕不欲行、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así dice el Señor: «Deténganse en los caminos y miren; pregunten por los senderos antiguos. Pregunten por el buen camino, y no se aparten de él. Así hallarán el descanso anhelado. Pero ellos dijeron: “No lo seguiremos”.
현대인의 성경 - 여호와께서 말씀하신다. “내가 너희에게 ‘너희는 길거리에 서서 바라보아라. 너희가 옛날에 걷던 선한 길이 어느 것인지 알아보고 그 길로 걸어가거라. 그러면 너희가 마음의 안식을 찾을 것이다’ 하였으나 너희는 ‘우리가 그 길로 가지 않겠습니다’ 하고 대답하였다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Так говорит Господь: – Встаньте на распутье и осмотритесь, расспросите о древних тропах, о том, где лежит добрый путь, и идите по нему, и найдете покой своим душам. Но вы сказали: «Не пойдем по нему».
Восточный перевод - Так говорит Вечный: – Встаньте на распутье и осмотритесь; расспросите о древних тропах, о том, где пролегает добрый путь, и идите по нему, и найдёте покой своим душам. Но вы сказали: «Не пойдём по нему».
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Так говорит Вечный: – Встаньте на распутье и осмотритесь; расспросите о древних тропах, о том, где пролегает добрый путь, и идите по нему, и найдёте покой своим душам. Но вы сказали: «Не пойдём по нему».
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Так говорит Вечный: – Встаньте на распутье и осмотритесь; расспросите о древних тропах, о том, где пролегает добрый путь, и идите по нему, и найдёте покой своим душам. Но вы сказали: «Не пойдём по нему».
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Voici ce que dit l’Eternel : Tenez-vous sur les routes, regardez ! ╵Informez-vous ╵des sentiers d’autrefois : « Quel est le bon chemin ? » ╵Et puis, suivez-le donc et vous y trouverez ╵du repos pour vous-mêmes. Mais ils ont répondu : « Nous n’y marcherons pas ! »
リビングバイブル - ところが、それでもなお主はあなたがたに訴えます。「ずっと昔おまえたちが歩いていた、神を恐れる幸いな道を探し出し、その道を歩きなさい。そうすれば、たましいに安らぎがくる。だがおまえたちは、『いや、その道は通りたくない』と答える。
Nova Versão Internacional - Assim diz o Senhor: “Ponham-se nas encruzilhadas e olhem; perguntem pelos caminhos antigos, perguntem pelo bom caminho. Sigam-no e acharão descanso. Mas vocês disseram: ‘Não seguiremos!’
Hoffnung für alle - »So spricht der Herr zu seinem Volk: Stellt euch an die Straßen und schaut euch um! Erkundigt euch, welchen Weg eure Vorfahren gegangen sind! Fragt nach dem richtigen Weg, und dann beschreitet ihn. So findet ihr Ruhe für euer Leben. Aber ihr sagt: ›Nein, diesen Weg gehen wir nicht!‹
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đây là điều Chúa Hằng Hữu phán: “Hãy đứng trên các nẻo đường đời và quan sát, tìm hỏi đường xưa cũ, con đường chính đáng, và đi vào đường ấy. Đi trong đường đó, các ngươi sẽ tìm được sự an nghỉ trong tâm hồn. Nhưng các ngươi đáp: ‘Chúng tôi không thích con đường đó!’
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - องค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าตรัสว่า “จงยืนที่ทางแพร่งและมองดู จงถามถึงหนทางโบราณ จงถามหาหนทางที่ดีและดำเนินในทางนั้น แล้วเจ้าจะพบการพักสงบสำหรับจิตใจของเจ้า แต่เจ้าพูดว่า ‘เราจะไม่ยอมเดินทางสายนั้น’
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พระผู้เป็นเจ้ากล่าวว่า “จงยืนที่ข้างถนนและมองดู และถามหาทางโบราณ ซึ่งเป็นหนทางที่ดี เจ้าจงเดินในทางนั้น และเจ้าจะพบที่พักพิงของจิตวิญญาณ แต่พวกเขากลับพูดว่า ‘พวกเราจะไม่เดินในทางนั้น’

Cross Reference

Romans 4:12 - And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of faith Abraham had before he was circumcised.
Song of Songs 1:7 - Tell me, my love, where are you leading your flock today? Where will you rest your sheep at noon? For why should I wander like a prostitute among your friends and their flocks?
Song of Songs 1:8 - If you don’t know, O most beautiful woman, follow the trail of my flock, and graze your young goats by the shepherds’ tents.
Romans 4:1 - Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God?
Romans 4:2 - If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way.
Romans 4:3 - For the Scriptures tell us, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”
Romans 4:4 - When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned.
Romans 4:5 - But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.
Romans 4:6 - David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it:
John 5:39 - “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!
Matthew 21:28 - “But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’
Matthew 21:29 - The son answered, ‘No, I won’t go,’ but later he changed his mind and went anyway.
Matthew 21:30 - Then the father told the other son, ‘You go,’ and he said, ‘Yes, sir, I will.’ But he didn’t go.
Matthew 21:31 - “Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.
Matthew 21:32 - For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn’t believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.
Jeremiah 2:25 - When will you stop running? When will you stop panting after other gods? But you say, ‘Save your breath. I’m in love with these foreign gods, and I can’t stop loving them now!’
John 13:17 - Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.
Isaiah 8:20 - Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.
Hebrews 6:12 - Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.
John 5:46 - If you really believed Moses, you would believe me, because he wrote about me.
John 5:47 - But since you don’t believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?”
Isaiah 28:12 - God has told his people, “Here is a place of rest; let the weary rest here. This is a place of quiet rest.” But they would not listen.
Acts of the Apostles 17:11 - And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.
Isaiah 2:5 - Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord!
Luke 16:29 - “But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.’
Jeremiah 18:12 - But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires.”
John 12:35 - Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going.
Jeremiah 22:21 - I warned you when you were prosperous, but you replied, ‘Don’t bother me.’ You have been that way since childhood— you simply will not obey me!
Colossians 2:6 - And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him.
Jeremiah 44:16 - “We will not listen to your messages from the Lord!
Malachi 4:4 - “Remember to obey the Law of Moses, my servant—all the decrees and regulations that I gave him on Mount Sinai for all Israel.
Jeremiah 7:23 - This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’
Matthew 11:28 - Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:29 - Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Isaiah 30:21 - Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.
Deuteronomy 32:7 - Remember the days of long ago; think about the generations past. Ask your father, and he will inform you. Inquire of your elders, and they will tell you.
Jeremiah 18:15 - But my people are not so reliable, for they have deserted me; they burn incense to worthless idols. They have stumbled off the ancient highways and walk in muddy paths.

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Cross Reference

New Living Translation - This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls. But you reply, ‘No, that’s not the road we want!’
新标点和合本 - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路上察看，访问古道，哪是善道，便行在其间；这样，你们心里必得安息。他们却说：‘我们不行在其间。’
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路边察看，寻访古老的路，哪里是完善的道路，就行走在其上；这样，你们自己必找到安息。他们却说：‘我们不走。’
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路边察看，寻访古老的路，哪里是完善的道路，就行走在其上；这样，你们自己必找到安息。他们却说：‘我们不走。’
当代译本 - 耶和华说： “你们要站在路口观看，寻访古道，找到正路并行在其上，便会得到心灵的安宁。” 但他们却说：“我们不要这样行。”
圣经新译本 - 耶和华这样说： “你们要站在路上察看，寻访远古的路径，看哪一条是美善的路，就走在其中；这样，你们心里就必得安息。他们却说：‘我们不走在其中。’
现代标点和合本 - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路上察看，访问古道，哪是善道，便行在其间，这样你们心里必得安息。他们却说：‘我们不行在其间。’
和合本（拼音版） - 耶和华如此说： “你们当站在路上察看，访问古道，哪是善道，便行在其间；这样，你们心里必得安息。他们却说：‘我们不行在其间。’
New International Version - This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
New International Reader's Version - The Lord tells the people of Judah, “Stand where the roads cross, and look around. Ask where the old paths are. Ask for the good path, and walk on it. Then your hearts will find rest in me. But you said, ‘We won’t walk on it.’
English Standard Version - Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
The Message - God’s Message yet again: “Go stand at the crossroads and look around. Ask for directions to the old road, The tried-and-true road. Then take it. Discover the right route for your souls. But they said, ‘Nothing doing. We aren’t going that way.’ I even provided watchmen for them to warn them, to set off the alarm. But the people said, ‘It’s a false alarm. It doesn’t concern us.’ And so I’m calling in the nations as witnesses: ‘Watch, witnesses, what happens to them!’ And, ‘Pay attention, Earth! Don’t miss these bulletins.’ I’m visiting catastrophe on this people, the end result of the games they’ve been playing with me. They’ve ignored everything I’ve said, had nothing but contempt for my teaching. What would I want with incense brought in from Sheba, rare spices from exotic places? Your burnt sacrifices in worship give me no pleasure. Your religious rituals mean nothing to me.”
Christian Standard Bible - This is what the Lord says: Stand by the roadways and look. Ask about the ancient paths, “Which is the way to what is good?” Then take it and find rest for yourselves. But they protested, “We won’t!”
New American Standard Bible - This is what the Lord says: “Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find a resting place for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
New King James Version - Thus says the Lord: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’
Amplified Bible - Thus says the Lord, “Stand by the roads and look; ask for the ancient paths, Where the good way is; then walk in it, And you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’
American Standard Version - 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.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - The Lord said to his people: “You are standing at the crossroads. So consider your path. Ask where the old, reliable paths are. Ask where the path is that leads to blessing and follow it. If you do, you will find rest for your souls.” But they said, “We will not follow it!”
World English Bible - Yahweh says, “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.’
新標點和合本 - 耶和華如此說：你們當站在路上察看，訪問古道，哪是善道，便行在其間；這樣，你們心裏必得安息。他們卻說：我們不行在其間。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 耶和華如此說：「你們當站在路邊察看，尋訪古老的路，哪裏是完善的道路，就行走在其上；這樣，你們自己必找到安息。他們卻說：『我們不走。』
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 耶和華如此說：「你們當站在路邊察看，尋訪古老的路，哪裏是完善的道路，就行走在其上；這樣，你們自己必找到安息。他們卻說：『我們不走。』
當代譯本 - 耶和華說：「你們要站在路口觀看，尋訪古道，找到正路並行在其上，便會得到心靈的安寧。」但他們卻說：「我們不要這樣行。」
聖經新譯本 - 耶和華這樣說： “你們要站在路上察看，尋訪遠古的路徑，看哪一條是美善的路，就走在其中；這樣，你們心裡就必得安息。他們卻說：‘我們不走在其中。’
呂振中譯本 - 永恆主這麼說：『你們要站在路上察看，訪問往古的路徑，哪一條是好的路，你們便在那上頭行；這樣、你們就得安然。但他們卻說：「我們不在那上頭行。」
現代標點和合本 - 耶和華如此說：「你們當站在路上察看，訪問古道，哪是善道，便行在其間，這樣你們心裡必得安息。他們卻說：『我們不行在其間。』
文理和合譯本 - 耶和華曰、爾宜立道中而觀、訪其古道之善者而行之、如是、則心獲安、惟彼曰、我弗由之、
文理委辦譯本 - 耶和華曰、當立道旁、訪其舊途、正直者履之、可得平康、人曰、余不欲正直是履。
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 主曾如是云、爾曹當立道旁以觀、訪其舊途、何為善道則行之、如是可得平康、惟彼云、我儕不欲行、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así dice el Señor: «Deténganse en los caminos y miren; pregunten por los senderos antiguos. Pregunten por el buen camino, y no se aparten de él. Así hallarán el descanso anhelado. Pero ellos dijeron: “No lo seguiremos”.
현대인의 성경 - 여호와께서 말씀하신다. “내가 너희에게 ‘너희는 길거리에 서서 바라보아라. 너희가 옛날에 걷던 선한 길이 어느 것인지 알아보고 그 길로 걸어가거라. 그러면 너희가 마음의 안식을 찾을 것이다’ 하였으나 너희는 ‘우리가 그 길로 가지 않겠습니다’ 하고 대답하였다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Так говорит Господь: – Встаньте на распутье и осмотритесь, расспросите о древних тропах, о том, где лежит добрый путь, и идите по нему, и найдете покой своим душам. Но вы сказали: «Не пойдем по нему».
Восточный перевод - Так говорит Вечный: – Встаньте на распутье и осмотритесь; расспросите о древних тропах, о том, где пролегает добрый путь, и идите по нему, и найдёте покой своим душам. Но вы сказали: «Не пойдём по нему».
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Так говорит Вечный: – Встаньте на распутье и осмотритесь; расспросите о древних тропах, о том, где пролегает добрый путь, и идите по нему, и найдёте покой своим душам. Но вы сказали: «Не пойдём по нему».
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Так говорит Вечный: – Встаньте на распутье и осмотритесь; расспросите о древних тропах, о том, где пролегает добрый путь, и идите по нему, и найдёте покой своим душам. Но вы сказали: «Не пойдём по нему».
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Voici ce que dit l’Eternel : Tenez-vous sur les routes, regardez ! ╵Informez-vous ╵des sentiers d’autrefois : « Quel est le bon chemin ? » ╵Et puis, suivez-le donc et vous y trouverez ╵du repos pour vous-mêmes. Mais ils ont répondu : « Nous n’y marcherons pas ! »
リビングバイブル - ところが、それでもなお主はあなたがたに訴えます。「ずっと昔おまえたちが歩いていた、神を恐れる幸いな道を探し出し、その道を歩きなさい。そうすれば、たましいに安らぎがくる。だがおまえたちは、『いや、その道は通りたくない』と答える。
Nova Versão Internacional - Assim diz o Senhor: “Ponham-se nas encruzilhadas e olhem; perguntem pelos caminhos antigos, perguntem pelo bom caminho. Sigam-no e acharão descanso. Mas vocês disseram: ‘Não seguiremos!’
Hoffnung für alle - »So spricht der Herr zu seinem Volk: Stellt euch an die Straßen und schaut euch um! Erkundigt euch, welchen Weg eure Vorfahren gegangen sind! Fragt nach dem richtigen Weg, und dann beschreitet ihn. So findet ihr Ruhe für euer Leben. Aber ihr sagt: ›Nein, diesen Weg gehen wir nicht!‹
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Đây là điều Chúa Hằng Hữu phán: “Hãy đứng trên các nẻo đường đời và quan sát, tìm hỏi đường xưa cũ, con đường chính đáng, và đi vào đường ấy. Đi trong đường đó, các ngươi sẽ tìm được sự an nghỉ trong tâm hồn. Nhưng các ngươi đáp: ‘Chúng tôi không thích con đường đó!’
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - องค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าตรัสว่า “จงยืนที่ทางแพร่งและมองดู จงถามถึงหนทางโบราณ จงถามหาหนทางที่ดีและดำเนินในทางนั้น แล้วเจ้าจะพบการพักสงบสำหรับจิตใจของเจ้า แต่เจ้าพูดว่า ‘เราจะไม่ยอมเดินทางสายนั้น’
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - พระผู้เป็นเจ้ากล่าวว่า “จงยืนที่ข้างถนนและมองดู และถามหาทางโบราณ ซึ่งเป็นหนทางที่ดี เจ้าจงเดินในทางนั้น และเจ้าจะพบที่พักพิงของจิตวิญญาณ แต่พวกเขากลับพูดว่า ‘พวกเราจะไม่เดินในทางนั้น’

Romans 4:12 - And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of faith Abraham had before he was circumcised.
Song of Songs 1:7 - Tell me, my love, where are you leading your flock today? Where will you rest your sheep at noon? For why should I wander like a prostitute among your friends and their flocks?
Song of Songs 1:8 - If you don’t know, O most beautiful woman, follow the trail of my flock, and graze your young goats by the shepherds’ tents.
Romans 4:1 - Abraham was, humanly speaking, the founder of our Jewish nation. What did he discover about being made right with God?
Romans 4:2 - If his good deeds had made him acceptable to God, he would have had something to boast about. But that was not God’s way.
Romans 4:3 - For the Scriptures tell us, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”
Romans 4:4 - When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned.
Romans 4:5 - But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.
Romans 4:6 - David also spoke of this when he described the happiness of those who are declared righteous without working for it:
John 5:39 - “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!
Matthew 21:28 - “But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’
Matthew 21:29 - The son answered, ‘No, I won’t go,’ but later he changed his mind and went anyway.
Matthew 21:30 - Then the father told the other son, ‘You go,’ and he said, ‘Yes, sir, I will.’ But he didn’t go.
Matthew 21:31 - “Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do.
Matthew 21:32 - For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn’t believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.
Jeremiah 2:25 - When will you stop running? When will you stop panting after other gods? But you say, ‘Save your breath. I’m in love with these foreign gods, and I can’t stop loving them now!’
John 13:17 - Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.
Isaiah 8:20 - Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.
Hebrews 6:12 - Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises because of their faith and endurance.
John 5:46 - If you really believed Moses, you would believe me, because he wrote about me.
John 5:47 - But since you don’t believe what he wrote, how will you believe what I say?”
Isaiah 28:12 - God has told his people, “Here is a place of rest; let the weary rest here. This is a place of quiet rest.” But they would not listen.
Acts of the Apostles 17:11 - And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.
Isaiah 2:5 - Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord!
Luke 16:29 - “But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.’
Jeremiah 18:12 - But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires.”
John 12:35 - Jesus replied, “My light will shine for you just a little longer. Walk in the light while you can, so the darkness will not overtake you. Those who walk in the darkness cannot see where they are going.
Jeremiah 22:21 - I warned you when you were prosperous, but you replied, ‘Don’t bother me.’ You have been that way since childhood— you simply will not obey me!
Colossians 2:6 - And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him.
Jeremiah 44:16 - “We will not listen to your messages from the Lord!
Malachi 4:4 - “Remember to obey the Law of Moses, my servant—all the decrees and regulations that I gave him on Mount Sinai for all Israel.
Jeremiah 7:23 - This is what I told them: ‘Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!’
Matthew 11:28 - Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:29 - Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Isaiah 30:21 - Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left.
Deuteronomy 32:7 - Remember the days of long ago; think about the generations past. Ask your father, and he will inform you. Inquire of your elders, and they will tell you.
Jeremiah 18:15 - But my people are not so reliable, for they have deserted me; they burn incense to worthless idols. They have stumbled off the ancient highways and walk in muddy paths.