Jer 6:17 | NETfull | STEP | The Lord said, “I appointed prophets as watchmen to warn you, saying: ‘Pay attention to the warning sound of the trumpet!’” But they said, “We will not pay attention!”

Jeremiah 6:17

17 The Lord said, ^{▼▼ These words 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.}

“I appointed prophets as watchmen to warn you, ^{▼▼ Heb “I appointed watchmen over you.”} saying:
‘Pay attention to the warning sound of the trumpet!’” ^{▼▼ Heb “Pay attention to the sound of the trumpet.” The word “warning” is not in the Hebrew text, but is implied.}
But they said, “We will not pay attention!”