Jeremiah 15:15–21

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.

JEREMIAH TOLD TO REPENT

19 Therefore, this is what the Lord says:

If you return, I will take you back;

you will stand in my presence.

And if you speak noble words,

rather than worthless ones,

you will be my spokesman.k

It is they who must return to you;

you must not return to them.

20 Then I will make you a fortified wall of bronze

to this people.

They will fight against you

but will not overcome you,

for I am with you

to save you and rescue you.l

This is the Lord’s declaration.

21 I will rescue you from the power of evil people

and redeem you from the grasp of the ruthless.