Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Jeremiah 5:9 in English Standard Version "Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord; and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?" Jer 5:29 Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord, and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this?” Jer 9:9 Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord, and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this? Ro 2:2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things.