Jeremiah 15:15–18

JEREMIAH’S PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE

15 You know,c Lord;

remember me and take note of me.d

Avenge me against my persecutors.e

In your patience,C don’t take me away.

Know that I suffer disgrace for your honor.f

16 Your words were found, and I ate them.g

Your words became a delight to me

and the joy of my heart,

for I bear your name,h

Lord God of Armies.

17 I never sat with the band of revelers,

and I did not celebrate with them.

Because your hand was on me, I sat alone,i

for you filled me with indignation.

18 Why has my pain become unending,

my wound incurable,j

refusing to be healed?

You truly have become like a mirage to me—

water that is not reliable.