21 For the shepherds have become stupid
And (A)have not sought the Lord.
Therefore they have not prospered,
And (B)all their flock is scattered.
22 The sound of a (C)report! Behold, it is coming—
A great roar (D)from the land of the north—
To (E)make the cities of Judah
A desolation, a haunt of jackals.

23 I know, Lord, that (F)a person’s way is not in himself,
(G)Nor is it in a person who walks to direct his steps.

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21 The shepherds(A) are senseless(B)
    and do not inquire of the Lord;(C)
so they do not prosper(D)
    and all their flock is scattered.(E)
22 Listen! The report is coming—
    a great commotion from the land of the north!(F)
It will make the towns of Judah desolate,(G)
    a haunt of jackals.(H)

Jeremiah’s Prayer

23 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;
    it is not for them to direct their steps.(I)

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