Everyone who sees me mocks me;
they sneer[a] and shake their heads:(A)

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  1. Psalm 22:7 Lit separate with the lip

All who see me mock me;(A)
    they hurl insults,(B) shaking their heads.(C)

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51 The arrogant constantly ridicule me,
but I do not turn away from Your instruction.(A)

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51 The arrogant mock me(A) unmercifully,
    but I do not turn(B) from your law.

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Jeremiah Compelled to Preach

You deceived me, Lord, and I was deceived.
You seized me and prevailed.
I am a laughingstock all the time;(A)
everyone ridicules me.

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Jeremiah’s Complaint

You deceived[a](A) me, Lord, and I was deceived[b];
    you overpowered(B) me and prevailed.
I am ridiculed(C) all day long;
    everyone mocks(D) me.

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  1. Jeremiah 20:7 Or persuaded
  2. Jeremiah 20:7 Or persuaded