Jeremiah 15:15-18
Lexham English Bible
15 You who know, O Yahweh, remember me, and attend to me,
and take revenge for me against my persecutors in your forbearance.[a]
You must take me away.
Know that I am carrying disgrace because of you.
16 Your words were found and I ate them,
and your words became to me as jubilation,
even as the joy of my heart,
for your name is called on me, O Yahweh God of hosts.
17 I sat not in the assembly of jokers,
nor did I exult.
Because of the presence[b] of your hand I sat alone,
for you filled me with indignation.
18 Why is my pain endless, and my wound incurable?
It refuses to become healed.
Truly you are to me like a deceitful brook,
waters that are not trustworthy.
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 15:15 Literally “in the length of your nose”
- Jeremiah 15:17 Literally “face”
Jeremiah 15:15-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jeremiah’s Prayer for Vengeance
15 You know,(A) Lord;
remember me and take note of me.
Avenge me against my persecutors.(B)
In Your patience,[a] don’t take me away.
Know that I suffer disgrace for Your honor.(C)
16 Your words were found, and I ate them.(D)
Your words became a delight to me
and the joy of my heart,
for I am called by Your name,(E)
Yahweh God of Hosts.
17 I never sat with the band of revelers,
and I did not celebrate with them.
Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone,(F)
for You filled me with indignation.
18 Why has my pain become unending,
my wound incurable,(G)
refusing to be healed?
You truly have become like a mirage to me—
water that is not reliable.
Footnotes
- Jeremiah 15:15 Lit In the slowness of Your anger
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