Jeremiah 15:15–21

Jeremiah’s Prayer for Vengeance

15 You know, d Lord;

remember me and take note of me. e

Avenge me against my persecutors. f

In Your patience, g don’t take me away.

Know that I suffer disgrace for Your honor. h

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

Your words became a delight to me

and the joy of my heart,

for I am called by Your name, j

* Yahweh God of * Hosts.

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, k

for You filled me with indignation.

18 Why has my pain become unending,

my wound incurable, l

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 restore you;

you will stand in My presence.

And if you speak noble words,

rather than worthless ones,

you will be My spokesman. m

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 deliver you. n

This is the Lord’s declaration.

21 I will deliver you from the power of evil people

and redeem you from the control of the ruthless.