Jeremiah: The Prophet: Sorrow of, Under Persecution

Woe to me, my mother, that you have borne me, a man of strife and conflict in all the land. I have neither lent nor borrowed, yet everyone curses me.

You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your honor.

Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!” …