A lyric passage, expressing the conflict in the prophet's mind owing to the mockery and the slander which his preaching has brought upon him, and at the same time his confidence of victory through the protection of Jehovah; a suitable sequel to the narrative which goes before, even if not originally written to occupy this position (see general Introduction).
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Jeremiah 20:7-13
Jeremiah 20:7-13
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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