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Jeremiah 44:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

But they wouldn't listen or pay attention — they kept doing their own thing, still burning incense to other gods instead of turning away from what was messing them up.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes people hear the truth but choose to keep doing what's hurting them anyway.

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