Jer 6:16 | NET2full | STEP | 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!”

‏ Jeremiah 6:16

16 The Lord said to his people: ^{▼▼tn The words, “to his people” are not in the text but are implicit in the interchange of pronouns in the Hebrew of vv. 16-17. They are supplied in the translation here for clarity.}

“You are standing at the crossroads. So consider your path. ^{▼▼tn Heb “Stand at the crossroads and look.”}
Ask where the old, reliable paths ^{▼▼tn Heb “the ancient path,” i.e., the path the Lord set out in ancient times (cf. Deut 32:7).} are.
Ask where the path is that leads to blessing ^{▼▼tn Heb “the way of/to the good.”} and follow it.
If you do, you will find rest for your souls.”
But they said, “We will not follow it!”