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Jeremiah 12

Jeremiah 12 — Overview

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, Jeremiah, complaining of the wicked’s prosperity, by faith sees their ruin; , God admonishes him of his brethren’s treachery against him; , and laments his heritage; , He promises to the penitent return from captivity.

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