Jeremiah 9:1

New Living Translation

If only my head were a pool of water and my eyes a fountain of tears, I would weep day and night for all my people who have been slaughtered.

Cross References

Psalm 119:136

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.

Psalm 42:3

Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?”

Psalm 55:7

I would fly far away to the quiet of the wilderness. Interlude

Isaiah 16:9

So now I weep for Jazer and the vineyards of Sibmah; my tears will flow for Heshbon and Elealeh. There are no more shouts of joy over your summer fruits and harvest.

Isaiah 22:4

That’s why I said, “Leave me alone to weep; do not try to comfort me. Let me cry for my people as I watch them being destroyed.”

Jeremiah 13:17

And if you still refuse to listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the Lord’s flock will be led away into exile.

Jeremiah 14:17

Now, Jeremiah, say this to them: “Night and day my eyes overflow with tears. I cannot stop weeping, for my virgin daughter—my precious people— has been struck down and lies mortally wounded.

Jeremiah 3:10

But despite all this, her faithless sister Judah has never sincerely returned to me. She has only pretended to be sorry. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

Jeremiah 4:19

My heart, my heart—I writhe in pain! My heart pounds within me! I cannot be still. For I have heard the blast of enemy trumpets and the roar of their battle cries.

Jeremiah 5:7

“How can I pardon you? For even your children have turned from me. They have sworn by gods that are not gods at all! I fed my people until they were full. But they thanked me by committing adultery and lining up at the brothels.

Jeremiah 6:26

Oh, my people, dress yourselves in burlap and sit among the ashes. Mourn and weep bitterly, as for the loss of an only son. For suddenly the destroying armies will be upon you!

Jeremiah 8:18

My grief is beyond healing; my heart is broken.

Jeremiah 9:18

Quick! Begin your weeping! Let the tears flow from your eyes.

Lamentations 2:11

I have cried until the tears no longer come; my heart is broken. My spirit is poured out in agony as I see the desperate plight of my people. Little children and tiny babies are fainting and dying in the streets.

Ezekiel 22:12

There are hired murderers, loan racketeers, and extortioners everywhere. They never even think of me and my commands, says the Sovereign Lord.

Hosea 7:4

They are all adulterers, always aflame with lust. They are like an oven that is kept hot while the baker is kneading the dough.