Translations
Modern
But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
Traditional
But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the Lord’s flock is carried away captive.
Literal
But if you will not listen, then in secret My soul will weep from the face of your pride, and will weep bitterly, and My eyes will flow with tears, because the flock of YHWH has been taken captive.
Latin
Quod si hoc non audieritis, in abscondito plorabit anima mea a facie superbiæ: plorans plorabit, et deducet oculus meus lacrimam, quia captus est grex Domini.
Original
Hebrew
English
But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
Notes
Jeremiah learned that if the people did not recognize the Lord, they would be taken into exile. This idea made him very sad.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Judgments: Saints: Sympathise with Those Under National Sins: Ministers should Mourn Over Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Pride: Saints: Mourn Over, in Others Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Religious Zeal: Exemplified