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Jeremiah 15:9-11
New Century Version
Jeremiah 15:9-11
New Century Version
9 When the enemy attacked, a woman with seven sons felt faint because they would all die.
She became weak and unable to breathe.
Her bright day became dark from sadness.
She felt shame and disgrace.
And everyone else left alive in Judah
I will hand over to the enemies, too!” says the Lord.
Jeremiah’s Second Complaint
10 Mother, I am sorry that you gave birth to me
since I must accuse and criticize the whole land.
I have not loaned or borrowed anything,
but everyone curses me.
11 The Lord said,
“I have saved you for a good reason.
I have made your enemies beg you
in times of disaster and trouble.
Jeremiah 15:9-11
New International Version
Jeremiah 15:9-11
New International Version
9 The mother of seven will grow faint(A)
and breathe her last.(B)
Her sun will set while it is still day;
she will be disgraced(C) and humiliated.
I will put the survivors to the sword(D)
before their enemies,”(E)
declares the Lord.
10 Alas, my mother, that you gave me birth,(F)
a man with whom the whole land strives and contends!(G)
I have neither lent(H) nor borrowed,
yet everyone curses(I) me.
11 The Lord said,
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