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Jeremiah Reacts to the Plot against Him

18 Then they said, “Come, let’s make up a plot against Jeremiah. After all, the priest’s instruction, the wise man’s counsel, and the prophet’s message won’t be destroyed.[a] So let’s verbally attack him. Pay no attention to anything he says!”

19 Lord, pay attention to me.
    Listen to the voice of my accusers!
20 Should good be repaid with evil?
    Yet they have dug a pit to take my life.[b]
Remember! I stood before you
    and spoke good on their behalf
        in order to turn your wrath away from them.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 18:18 Lit. perish
  2. Jeremiah 18:20 Or a pit for me