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Jeremiah 18:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Please, LORD, answer my prayer. Make my enemies stop accusing me of evil.

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But just look how Sennacherib has insulted you, the living God.

Our enemies were trying to frighten us and to keep us from our work. But I asked God to give me strength.

I don't care if they curse me, as long as you bless me. You will make my enemies fail when they attack, and you will make me glad to be your servant.

I had pity and prayed for my enemies, but their words to me were harsh and cruel.

Some of the people said, “Let's get rid of Jeremiah! We will always have priests to teach us God's laws, as well as wise people to give us advice, and prophets to speak the LORD's messages. So, instead of listening to Jeremiah any longer, let's accuse him of a crime.”

I tried to help them, but they are paying me back by digging a pit to trap me. I even begged you not to punish them.

LORD All-Powerful, you test those who do right, and you know every heart and mind. I have told you my complaints, so let me watch you take revenge on my enemies.

You saw them abuse me, LORD, so make things right.

My enemies, don't be glad because of my troubles! I may have fallen, but I will get up; I may be sitting in the dark, but the LORD is my light.




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