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Jeremiah 17:16

But I am not troubled; I am following you as my shepherd. And I have not desired the day of man, as you know. That which has gone forth from my lips has been right in your sight
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King James Version

As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.

English Standard Version

I have not run away from being your shepherd, nor have I desired the day of sickness. You know what came out of my lips; it was before your face.

New International Version

I have not run away from being your shepherd; you know I have not desired the day of despair. What passes my lips is open before you.