Jeremiah 4:22
KJV
For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
MSG
“What fools my people are! They have no idea who I am. A company of half-wits, dopes and donkeys all! Experts at evil but klutzes at good.”
The word “sottish” (KJV) is most commonly associated with drunkenness- showing the spiritual condition of God’s people, whereas “stupid” (ESV, NLT, etc.) refers mostly to a lack of wisdom or intelligence.
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