69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,(A)
    I keep your precepts with all my heart.

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78 May the arrogant(A) be put to shame for wronging me without cause;(B)
    but I will meditate on your precepts.

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85 The arrogant(A) dig pits(B) to trap me,
    contrary to your law.

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122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(A)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.(B)

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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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Footnotes

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

My tears(A) have been my food
    day and night,
while people say to me all day long,
    “Where is your God?”(B)

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We have endured no end
    of ridicule from the arrogant,
    of contempt from the proud.

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