I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, βSeek Me in a wasteland.β I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.
KJV
I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.
ASV
I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness; I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I, Jehovah, speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.