Jeremiah 4:10

10 Then I said, "Ah, Lord GOD, 1surely you have utterly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, 'It shall be well with you,' whereas the sword has reached their very life."

Jeremiah 4:10 In-Context

8 For this put on sackcloth, lament and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned back from us."
9 "In that day, declares the LORD, courage shall fail both king and officials. The priests shall be appalled and the prophets astounded."
10 Then I said, "Ah, Lord GOD, surely you have utterly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, 'It shall be well with you,' whereas the sword has reached their very life."
11 At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, "A hot wind from the bare heights in the desert toward the daughter of my people, not to winnow or cleanse,
12 a wind too full for this comes for me. Now it is I who speak in judgment upon them."

Cross References 1

  • 1. Ezekiel 14:9; [1 Kings 22:22]
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