Jeremiah 22:17
The Scripture
(17) But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jeremiah confronts the people and the king about their pride and the construction of a high place and the king's house. The chapter warns that their rebellion will bring disaster and that the covenant will be broken. It emphasizes the seriousness of their actions and the need for repentance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Joshua 7:21Job 31:7Psalms 119:36Psalms 119:37Ezekiel 19:6Ezekiel 33:31Mark 7:21Mark 7:22James 1:14James 1:15II Peter 2:14I John 2:15
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