Jeremiah 5:9

Context

5:9 I will surely punish them for doing such things!” says the Lord.

“I will surely bring retribution on such a nation as this!”¹

Jeremiah 5:29

Context

5:29 I will certainly punish them for doing such things!” says the Lord.

“I will certainly bring retribution on such a nation as this!²

[5:9] ¹tn Heb “Should I not punish them…? Should I not bring retribution…?” The rhetorical questions have the force of strong declarations.

[5:29] ²tn Heb “Should I not punish…? Should I not bring retribution…?” The rhetorical questions function as emphatic declarations.