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Jeremiah 8:6

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I have listened attentively, but they do not say what is right. None of them repent of their wickedness, saying, “What have I done?” Each pursues their own course like a horse charging into battle.

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The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.

Because they consider all the offenses they have committed and turn away from them, that person will surely live; they will not die.

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name.

The faithful have been swept from the land; not one upright person remains. Everyone lies in wait to shed blood; they hunt each other with nets.

The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk.

This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways.

Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways.

“I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.

“Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem, look around and consider, search through her squares. If you can find but one person who deals honestly and seeks the truth, I will forgive this city.

He saw that there was no one, he was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm achieved salvation for him, and his own righteousness sustained him.

Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!

I say to God: Do not declare me guilty, but tell me what charges you have against me.

“I have heard what the prophets say who prophesy lies in my name. They say, ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’

“Suppose someone says to God, ‘I am guilty but will offend no more.

Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do so again.’

I was enraged by their sinful greed; I punished them, and hid my face in anger, yet they kept on in their willful ways.

will you always be angry? Will your wrath continue forever?’ This is how you talk, but you do all the evil you can.”

All Israel has transgressed your law and turned away, refusing to obey you. “Therefore the curses and sworn judgments written in the Law of Moses, the servant of God, have been poured out on us, because we have sinned against you.

Of Jerusalem I thought, ‘Surely you will fear me and accept correction!’ Then her place of refuge would not be destroyed, nor all my punishments come upon her. But they were still eager to act corruptly in all they did.




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