Jewish Publication Society of America Version (JPS1917) - Jeremiah 17:16 >

As for me, I have not hastened from being a shepherd after Thee; neither have I desired the woeful day; Thou knowest it; that which came out of my lips was manifest before Thee.

King James Version (KJV) - Jeremiah 17:16 >

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.

Berean Study Bible (BSB) - Jeremiah 17:16 >

But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence.