Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.

Why do these people of Jerusalem go back, for ever turning away? they will not give up their deceit, they will not come back.

Δια τι ο λαος ουτος της Ιερουσαλημ εστραφη παντοτεινην στροφην; προσηλονονται εις την απατην, αρνουνται να επιστρεψωσιν.

Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.