Jeremiah 12:13
The Scripture
(13) They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, but shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the LORD.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jeremiah condemns the people of Judah for their continual sin and the king’s false hope of peace. He warns that the day of the Lord will bring a severe judgment that will cut off the hope of the righteous. The chapter ends with a promise that the righteous will be saved and the tree of life will be restored.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Leviticus 26:16Deuteronomy 28:38Micah 6:15Haggai 1:6Haggai 2:16Haggai 2:17Jeremiah 3:23Jeremiah 3:24Jeremiah 3:25Isaiah 30:1Isaiah 30:2Isaiah 30:3
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