Jeremiah 14:17
The Scripture
(17) Therefore thou shalt say this word unto them; Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease: for the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, with a very grievous blow.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Jeremiah 14 the prophet describes the desolation of Judah as the people are scattered and their leaders are taken away, leading to a sense of hopelessness. He warns that God's judgment will be severe and that the nation will be left in ruin, emphasizing that their actions have brought this fate.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 8:18Jeremiah 8:21Jeremiah 9:1Jeremiah 13:17Psalms 80:4Psalms 80:5Psalms 119:136Lamentations 1:16Lamentations 2:18Lamentations 3:48Lamentations 3:49Isaiah 37:22
Related verses (shared words)
Lamentations 2:18Lamentations 2:13Luke 12:53Jeremiah 9:1Ecclesiastes 12:6Isaiah 8:9