Jeremiah 18:20
The Scripture
(20) Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jeremiah describes the impending disaster for Jerusalem and its people, warning that the city will be destroyed and its leaders will fall. He emphasizes the seriousness of the judgment and the need for repentance. The chapter also reflects on the fate of the house of David and the consequences of persistent sin.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Samuel 24:17I Samuel 24:18I Samuel 24:19Psalms 35:12Psalms 38:20Psalms 109:4Psalms 109:5Proverbs 17:13John 10:32John 15:25Jeremiah 18:22Job 6:27
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