Jeremiah 6

NET

20 I take no delight when they offer up to me frankincense that comes from Sheba or sweet-smelling cane imported from a faraway land. I cannot accept the burnt offerings they bring me. I get no pleasure from the sacrifices they offer to me.’”


Darby

20 To what purpose should there come to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet caneD5211 from a far country? Your burnt-offerings are not acceptable, nor are your sacrifices pleasing unto me.


Darby Bible Notes

cane - As 'sweet myrtle,' Ex. 30.23; 'calamus,' Cant. 4.14; 'cane,' Isa. 43.24.


KJV

20 To what purpose cometh there to me incense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? your burnt offerings [are] not acceptable, nor your sacrifices sweet unto me.