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17 ‘Like the east wind, I’ll scatter them
    before the enemy.
I’ll show them my back and not my face,
    on the day of their downfall.’”

Jeremiah Reacts to the Plot against Him

18 Then they said, “Come, let’s make up a plot against Jeremiah. After all, the priest’s instruction, the wise man’s counsel, and the prophet’s message won’t be destroyed.[a] So let’s verbally attack him. Pay no attention to anything he says!”

19 Lord, pay attention to me.
    Listen to the voice of my accusers!

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 18:18 Lit. perish