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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/jeremiah/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Blessed <i>is</i> the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose hope is the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, And whose trust is the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh And whose trust is Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Blessed [with spiritual security] is the man who believes <i>and</i> trusts in <i>and</i> relies on the LORD And whose hope <i>and</i> confident expectation is the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The person who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence indeed is the LORD, is blessed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence indeed is the LORD, is blessed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that trusteth in Jehovah, and whose trust Jehovah is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jeremiah/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But I will bless those who trust me, the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the person who trusts the LORD. The LORD will be his confidence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"But I will bless the person who puts his trust in me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the person who trusts in the LORD, making the LORD his trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose confidence is in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed [is] the man who trusts in YHWH, "" And whose confidence has been YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Blessed is the man who trusteth in Jehovah, And whose confidence hath been Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Blessed the man who shall trust in Jehovah, and his trust was Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed be the man that trusteth in the Lord, and the Lord shall be his confidence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, for the Lord will be his confidence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their trust. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who trusts on LORD JEHOVAH, and LORD JEHOVAH will be his trust<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, And whose trust the LORD is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord shall be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=5066" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/17.htm">The Sin and Punishment of Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>He will be like a shrub in the desert; he will not see when prosperity comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·rūḵ (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">But blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: hag·ge·ḇer (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">is the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: yiḇ·ṭaḥ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">trusts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4009.htm" title="4009: miḇ·ṭa·ḥōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Confidence. From batach; properly, a refuge, i.e. security, or assurance.">whose confidence</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">is</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Psalm 84:12</a></span><br />O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Proverbs 16:20</a></span><br />Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-5.htm">Psalm 146:5</a></span><br />Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a></span><br />Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8-9</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, / now that you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></b></br> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <i>from</i> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <i>are</i> all they that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></b></br> O taste and see that the LORD <i>is</i> good: blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> trusteth in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Psalm 84:12</a></b></br> O LORD of hosts, blessed <i>is</i> the man that trusteth in thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-5.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-4.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Confideth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-25.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-18.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Trusts</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/20-14.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-14.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-18.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">Confideth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-13.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-11.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-15.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-4.htm">Trusteth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-4.htm">Trusts</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-1.htm">The captivity of Judah for her sin.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Trust in man is cursed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">in God is blessed.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">The deceitful heart cannot deceive God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-12.htm">The salvation of God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-15.htm">The prophet complains of the mockers of his prophecy.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/17-19.htm">He is sent to renew the covenant in hallowing the Sabbath.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But blessed is the man</b><br>The concept of blessing in the Bible often denotes a state of happiness or divine favor. In the context of Jeremiah, this blessing contrasts with the curse pronounced on those who rely on human strength (<a href="/jeremiah/17-5.htm">Jeremiah 17:5</a>). The idea of blessing is deeply rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where blessings are promised for obedience.<p><b>who trusts in the LORD,</b><br>Trusting in the LORD implies a deep reliance and faith in God's character and promises. This trust is a central theme throughout Scripture, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which encourages believers to trust in the LORD with all their heart. In the historical context of Jeremiah, the people of Judah were often tempted to trust in political alliances or idols, but the prophet calls them back to trust in God alone.<p><b>whose confidence is in Him.</b><br>Confidence in God suggests a firm assurance and hope in His faithfulness and sovereignty. This confidence is not based on human understanding or circumstances but on the unchanging nature of God. <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a> describes faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's unseen hand. This phrase also points to the prophetic assurance of God's ultimate deliverance and salvation, which finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the embodiment of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah is known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel. He ministered during a time of great turmoil and impending exile for Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing imminent judgment and exile due to its persistent idolatry and disobedience to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_the_lord_as_a_source_of_blessing.htm">Trust in the LORD as a Source of Blessing</a></b><br>Trusting in God is not just a passive state but an active reliance on His character and promises. This trust brings about divine blessings, as God is faithful to those who place their confidence in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god_vs._human_strength.htm">Confidence in God vs. Human Strength</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "trust" (batach) implies a sense of security and safety. In contrast to relying on human strength or wisdom, placing confidence in God leads to true security.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_daily_life.htm">The Role of Faith in Daily Life</a></b><br>Faith is not merely a belief but a daily practice of placing our confidence in God’s guidance and provision. This involves surrendering our anxieties and plans to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_trust_on_spiritual_growth.htm">The Impact of Trust on Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Trusting in the Lord fosters spiritual growth and resilience. It allows believers to remain steadfast in trials, knowing that God is their ultimate source of strength and hope.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_thrives_like_a_tree_by_water.htm">What thrives like a tree planted by water?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_achieve_eternal_salvation.htm">Do you trust in the Lord with all your heart?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_you_fully_trust_the_lord.htm">Do you trust in the Lord with all your heart?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/prophets'_messages_on_faith,_justice.htm">What messages do the prophets convey about faith and justice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Blessed is the man . . .</span>--The words that follow in <a href="/jeremiah/17-8.htm" title="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.">Jeremiah 17:8</a> are almost a paraphrase of <a href="/psalms/1-3.htm" title="And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.">Psalm 1:3</a>. and, we may well believe, were suggested by them. The prophet has, as it were, his own Ebal and Gerizim: trust in God inheriting the blessing, and distrust the curse.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּר֣וּךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[is] the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגֶּ֔בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(hag·ge·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valiant man, warrior, a person simply</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trusts</span><br /><span class="heb">יִבְטַ֖ח</span> <span class="translit">(yiḇ·ṭaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽיהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whose confidence</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְטַחֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(miḇ·ṭa·ḥōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4009.htm">Strong's 4009: </a> </span><span class="str2">A refuge, security, assurance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Him].</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man who trusts (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/17-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 17:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 17:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/17-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 17:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 17:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>