NET

16 But I have not pestered you to bring disaster. I have not desired the time of irreparable devastation. You know that. You are fully aware of every word that I have spoken.

Darby

16 But as for me, I have not hastened from being a shepherd in following thee, neither have I desired the fatal day, thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was before thy face.

KJV

16 As for me, I have not hastened from [being] a pastor to follow thee^K5176: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was [right] before thee.

KJV Bible Notes

follow thee: Heb. after thee.

Strong's

16 As for me, I have not hastened^H213 from being a pastor^H7462 to follow^H310 thee: neither have I desired^H183 the woeful^H605 day^H3117; thou knowest^H3045: that which came out^H4161 of my lips^H8193 was right before^H5227 thee^H6440.