Then why have this people in Jerusalem turned away with a contentious loathing? They have taken hold of what is false, and they are not willing to return
Other versions
King James Version
Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.English Standard Version
Why then has this people turned away in perpetual backsliding? They hold fast to deceit; they refuse to return.New International Version
Why then have these people turned away? Why does Jerusalem always turn away? They cling to deceit; they refuse to return.