Jeremiah 20:12–14

12 Lord of Armies, testing the righteous

and seeing the heartB and mind,

let me see your vengeance on them,

for I have presented my case to you.ad

13 Sing to the Lord!

Praise the Lord,

for he rescues the life of the needy

from evil people.

JEREMIAH’S LAMENT

14 May the day I was born

be cursed.a

May the day my mother bore me

never be blessed.