16 But [a]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 [b]terrible unto me: thou art mine hope in the day of adversity.

18 Let them be confounded, that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be afraid, but let not me be afraid: bring upon them the day of adversity, [c]and, destroy them with double destruction.

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Footnotes

  1. 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.
  2. Jeremiah 17:17 Howsoever the wicked deal rigorously with me, yet let me find comfort in thee.
  3. Jeremiah 17:18 Read Jer. 11:20.

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