But I am a (A)worm and not a person,
A (B)disgrace of mankind and (C)despised by the people.
All who see me (D)deride me;
They [a]sneer, they (E)shake their heads, saying,

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  1. Psalm 22:7 Lit open with the lip

But I am a worm(A) and not a man,
    scorned by everyone,(B) despised(C) by the people.
All who see me mock me;(D)
    they hurl insults,(E) shaking their heads.(F)

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Our soul has had much more than enough
Of the (A)scoffing of (B)those who are at ease,
And with the (C)contempt of the proud.

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We have endured no end
    of ridicule from the arrogant,
    of contempt from the proud.

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Jeremiah’s Complaint

Lord, You persuaded me and I let myself be persuaded;
You have (A)overcome me and prevailed.
I have become a (B)laughingstock all day long;
Everyone (C)mocks me.

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Jeremiah’s Complaint

You deceived[a](A) me, Lord, and I was deceived[b];
    you overpowered(B) me and prevailed.
I am ridiculed(C) all day long;
    everyone mocks(D) me.

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  1. Jeremiah 20:7 Or persuaded
  2. Jeremiah 20:7 Or persuaded