O Lord, thou hast deceived me, and I am [a]deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast [b]prevailed: I am in derision daily: everyone mocketh me.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 20:7 Herein appeareth the impatience, which oftentimes overcometh the servants of God, when they see not their labors to profit, and also feel their own weakness, read Jer. 15:18.
  2. Jeremiah 20:7 Thou didst thrust me forth to this work against my will.

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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Footnotes

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