15 Behold, [a]they say unto me, Where is the word of the Lord? let it come now.

16 But [b]I have not thrust in myself for a pastor after thee, neither have I desired the day of misery, thou knowest that which came out of my lips was right before thee.

17 Be not [c]terrible unto me: thou art mine hope in the day of adversity.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 17:15 The wicked say that my prophecy shall not come to pass, because thou deferrest the time of thy vengeance.
  2. Jeremiah 17:16 I am assured of my vocation, and therefore know that the thing which thou speakest by me, shall come to pass, and that I speak not of any worldly affection.
  3. Jeremiah 17:17 Howsoever the wicked deal rigorously with me, yet let me find comfort in thee.

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