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Do not correct me in anger, for I would die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Correct me, O LORD, but in justice; not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Correct me, O LORD, but only with justice—not in Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />O LORD, correct me, but with justice; Not in Your anger, lest You bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Correct me, LORD, but with justice; Not with Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Correct me, O LORD, but with justice; Not with Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Correct me, O LORD, but with justice; Not with Thine anger, lest Thou bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Discipline me, O Yahweh, but with justice; Not with Your anger, lest You bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, correct me [along with Your people], but with mercy <i>and</i> in just measure— Not in Your anger, or You will crush me <i>and</i> bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Discipline me, LORD, but with justice — not in your anger, or you will reduce me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Discipline me, LORD, but with justice— not in Your anger, or You will reduce me to nothing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />O Jehovah, correct me, but in measure: not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jeremiah/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Correct me, as I deserve, but not in your anger, or I will be dead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Correct me, O LORD, but please be fair. Don't correct me when you're angry. Otherwise, you'll reduce me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Correct your people, LORD, but do not be too hard on us or punish us when you are angry; that would be the end of us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />LORD, correct me, but with justice, not with anger. Otherwise, you'll bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Correct me, O LORD, but only with justice?not in Your anger, or You will bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Correct us, LORD, but only in due measure. Do not punish us in anger or you will reduce us to nothing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />LORD, correct me, but in measure: not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thy anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh, correct me, but gently; not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Discipline me, O YHWH, only in judgment, "" Not in Your anger, lest You make me small.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Chastise me, O Jehovah, only in judgment, Not in Thine anger, lest Thou make me small.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Correct me, O Jehovah, but in judgment, not in thy wrath, lest thou shalt make me small.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Correct me, O Lord, but yet with judgement: and not in fury, lest thou bring me to nothing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Correct me, O Lord, yet truly, do so with judgment, and not in your fury. Otherwise, you will reduce me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Correct me, LORD, but with equity, not in anger, lest you diminish me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Correct me, O LORD, but in just measure; not in your anger, or you will bring me to nothing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O LORD, correct me justly, and not in thy anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Instruct me, LORD JEHOVAH, in judgment, and not in your wrath, lest you will reduce me to nothing<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O LORD, correct me, but in measure; Not in Thine anger, lest Thou diminish me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Chasten us, O Lord, but with judgment; and not in wrath, lest thou make us few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/10-24.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=3321" 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/10.htm">Jeremiah's Prayer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23</span>I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3256.htm" title="3256: yas·sə·rê·nî (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To discipline, chasten, admonish. A primitive root; to chastise, literally or figuratively; hence, to instruct.">Correct me,</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.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ- (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">but only</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: bə·miš·pāṭ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">with justice—</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: bə·’ap·pə·ḵā (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">in Your anger,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6435.htm" title="6435: pen- (Conj) -- Lest. From panah; properly, removal; used only adverb as conjunction, lest.">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/4591.htm" title="4591: tam·‘i·ṭê·nî (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to pare off, i.e. Lessen; intransitively, to be small or few.">You will bring me to nothing.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, and on the families that do not call on Your name. For they have devoured Jacob; they have consumed him and finished him off; they have devastated his homeland.…<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/6-1.htm">Psalm 6:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments, according to Sheminith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Psalm 38:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David, for remembrance. O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11-12</a></span><br />My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-6</a></span><br />And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-17.htm">Job 5:17</a></span><br />Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-16.htm">Isaiah 26:16</a></span><br />O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Lamentations 3:32-33</a></span><br />Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">1 Corinthians 11:32</a></span><br />But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a></span><br />Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-18.htm">Psalm 118:18</a></span><br />The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9</a></span><br />Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">2 Samuel 7:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/6-1.htm">Hosea 6:1</a></span><br />Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">1 Peter 4:17</a></span><br />For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in your anger, lest you bring me to nothing.</p><p class="hdg">correct.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/30-11.htm">Jeremiah 30:11</a></b></br> For I <i>am</i> with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/6-1.htm">Psalm 6:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/38-1.htm">Psalm 38:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.</p><p class="hdg">lest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-18.htm">Job 6:18</a></b></br> The paths of their way are turned aside; they go to nothing, and perish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/40-23.htm">Isaiah 40:23</a></b></br> That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11,12</a></b></br> Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish… </p><p class="hdg">bring me to nothing.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/8-19.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-17.htm">Chastise</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-19.htm">Correct</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-6.htm">Diminish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-15.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-7.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-29.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Reduce</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-9.htm">Small</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/11-17.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/hosea/5-2.htm">Chastise</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-11.htm">Correct</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-2.htm">Diminish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-12.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-11.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-8.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-14.htm">Reduce</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-15.htm">Right</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-6.htm">Small</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-25.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/10-1.htm">The unequal comparison of God and idols.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/10-17.htm">The prophet exhorts to flee from the calamity to come.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/10-19.htm">He laments the spoil of the tabernacle by foolish pastors.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/10-23.htm">He makes an humble supplication.</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/10.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/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Correct me, O LORD</b><br>This phrase reflects a plea for divine correction, acknowledging God's authority and the need for His guidance. The request for correction implies a recognition of sin or error, aligning with the biblical theme of repentance. In the context of Jeremiah, the prophet often intercedes for the people of Judah, who have strayed from God's commandments. This plea is consistent with the broader biblical narrative where God disciplines those He loves (<a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a>). The use of "O LORD" emphasizes a personal relationship with God, invoking His covenant name, Yahweh, which signifies His eternal presence and faithfulness.<p><b>but only with justice</b><br>Here, the request is for correction to be administered with fairness and righteousness. Justice in the biblical sense is deeply rooted in God's character, as He is the ultimate judge who knows the hearts of men (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>). The plea for justice rather than wrath reflects an understanding of God's nature as both just and merciful. This aligns with the prophetic tradition where God's justice is often tempered with mercy (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The historical context of Jeremiah's ministry, during a time of impending judgment on Judah, underscores the need for just correction rather than destructive punishment.<p><b>not in Your anger</b><br>This phrase highlights a concern for the severity of divine wrath. Anger, when attributed to God, often signifies His righteous indignation against sin and rebellion. Jeremiah, aware of the consequences of God's anger, seeks correction that is not driven by wrath, which can lead to destruction. This reflects a broader biblical theme where God's anger is contrasted with His mercy (<a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8-10</a>). The cultural context of ancient Near Eastern societies, where deities were often seen as capricious, contrasts with the biblical portrayal of God as slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>).<p><b>or You will bring me to nothing</b><br>The phrase expresses a fear of annihilation or complete ruin if God's correction is administered in anger. This reflects the human frailty and the recognition of God's power to give life and take it away (<a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21</a>). The historical context of Jeremiah's time, with the looming Babylonian exile, underscores the reality of destruction that could result from divine wrath. Theologically, this plea acknowledges human dependence on God's mercy for survival and restoration. It also connects to the New Testament theme of salvation through Christ, who bore God's wrath on behalf of humanity, ensuring that believers are not brought to nothing but are given eternal life (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>).<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, known for his prophecies concerning the judgment and restoration of Israel. He is often called the "weeping prophet" due to his deep sorrow over the sins of his people and the impending judgment.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lord.htm">LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God used in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing imminent judgment due to its idolatry and disobedience to God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The event during which the people of Judah were taken captive by Babylon as a result of their persistent sin and rebellion against God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_divine_correction.htm">Understanding Divine Correction</a></b><br>God's correction is an expression of His love and justice. It is meant to guide us back to righteousness, not to destroy us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_balance_of_justice_and_mercy.htm">The Balance of Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>While God is just, He is also merciful. We can trust Him to correct us in a way that is fair and compassionate.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_humility_in_prayer.htm">The Importance of Humility in Prayer</a></b><br>Jeremiah's prayer reflects humility and a recognition of personal sin. We should approach God with a similar attitude, acknowledging our need for His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_discipline_in_spiritual_growth.htm">The Role of Discipline in Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>Just as discipline is necessary for growth in any area of life, spiritual discipline is essential for our development in faith and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_character.htm">Trusting God's Character</a></b><br>Even when facing correction, we can trust in God's unchanging character—His justice, mercy, and love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/notable_bible_paradoxes.htm">What messages do the prophets convey about faith and justice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_social_action.htm">What does the Bible say about social action?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_use_punishment_to_prove_himself.htm">In Ezekiel 6:7 and repeated throughout the chapter, why would an omnipotent God need to prove His identity through punishment rather than other means?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_human_rights.htm">What are the Bible's teachings on human rights?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">With judgment.</span>--The rendering is accurate, but the idea is, perhaps, better expressed by the translation of the same word in <a href="/jeremiah/30-11.htm" title="For I am with you, said the LORD, to save you: though I make a full end of all nations where I have scattered you, yet I will not make a full end of you: but I will correct you in measure, and will not leave you altogether unpunished.">Jeremiah 30:11</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/46-28.htm" title="Fear you not, O Jacob my servant, said the LORD: for I am with you; for I will make a full end of all the nations where I have driven you: but I will not make a full end of you, but correct you in measure; yet will I not leave you wholly unpunished.">Jeremiah 46:28</a> as "in measure." In either case the discipline that comes from God as the righteous Judge, at once retributive and reformative, is contrasted with the punishment which is simply vindictive.<p><span class= "bld">Lest thou bring me to nothing.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">lest thou make me small; </span>but the English Version is an adequate expression of the meaning.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/10-24.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">Correct me,</span><br /><span class="heb">יַסְּרֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(yas·sə·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3256.htm">Strong's 3256: </a> </span><span class="str2">To discipline, chasten, admonish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</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 /><br /><span class="word">but only</span><br /><span class="heb">אַךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(’aḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> </span><span class="str2">A particle of affirmation, surely</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with justice—</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in Your anger,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַפְּךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ap·pə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(pen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6435.htm">Strong's 6435: </a> </span><span class="str2">Removal, lest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You will bring me to nothing.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּמְעִטֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(tam·‘i·ṭê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4591.htm">Strong's 4591: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pare off, lessen, in, to be, small, few</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/10-24.htm">Jeremiah 10:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/10-24.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 10:24 Yahweh correct me but in measure: not (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/10-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 10:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 10:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/10-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 10:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 10:25" /></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>