Jeremiah 14:17-22

17 “Speak this word to them: “ ‘Let my eyes overflow with tears night and day without ceasing; for the Virgin Daughter, my people, has suffered a grievous wound, a crushing blow.
18 If I go into the country, I see those slain by the sword; if I go into the city, I see the ravages of famine. Both prophet and priest have gone to a land they know not.’ ”
19 Have you rejected Judah completely? Do you despise Zion? Why have you afflicted us so that we cannot be healed? We hoped for peace but no good has come, for a time of healing but there is only terror.
20 We acknowledge our wickedness, LORD, and the guilt of our ancestors; we have indeed sinned against you.
21 For the sake of your name do not despise us; do not dishonor your glorious throne. Remember your covenant with us and do not break it.
22 Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, LORD our God. Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.

Cross References 17

  • 1. S Psalms 119:136; Jeremiah 9:1
  • 2. S 2 Kings 19:21; S Isaiah 23:12
  • 3. S Jeremiah 8:21
  • 4. Ezekiel 7:15
  • 5. S 2 Chronicles 36:10; S Jeremiah 13:17
  • 6. Jeremiah 7:29
  • 7. S Isaiah 1:6; Jeremiah 30:12-13
  • 8. S Job 19:8; S Jeremiah 8:15
  • 9. S Jeremiah 3:13
  • 10. S Leviticus 26:40; S 1 Kings 8:47; S Ezra 9:6
  • 11. S Judges 10:10; Daniel 9:7-8
  • 12. ver 7; S Joshua 7:9
  • 13. Isaiah 62:7; Jeremiah 3:17
  • 14. S Exodus 2:24
  • 15. S Isaiah 41:24; S Isaiah 44:10; Jeremiah 10:15; Jeremiah 16:19; Habakkuk 2:18
  • 16. S 1 Kings 8:36; S Psalms 135:7
  • 17. S Isaiah 43:10
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