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I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness. I didn’t say to the seed of Jacob, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I, Yahweh, speak righteousness. I declare things that are right.
World English Bible (WEB)
I have not spoken{H1696}{(H8765)} in secret{H5643}, in a dark{H2822} place{H4725} of the earth{H776}: I said{H559}{(H8804)} not unto the seed{H2233} of Jacob{H3290}, Seek{H1245}{(H8761)} ye me in vain{H8414}: I the LORD{H3068} speak{H1696}{(H8802)} righteousness{H6664}, I declare{H5046}{(H8688)} things that are right{H4339}.
Strong's King James
Not in secret have I spoken, in a dark place of the earth, I have not said to the seed of Jacob, In vain seek ye Me, I am Jehovah, speaking righteousness, Declaring uprightness.
Young's Literal Translation
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