Jeremiah 15:17

Translations

Modern

I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.

Traditional

I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.

Literal

I did not sit in the counsel of the mockers no rejoice; I sat alone because of Your hand, for You have filled me with indignation.

Latin

Non sedi in concilio ludentium, et gloriatus sum a facie manus tuæ: solus sedebam, quoniam comminatione replesti me.

Original

Hebrew

English

I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.

Notes

Jeremiah 15:16–17

Jeremiah was happy to share God's word, even though it meant he could not join the joyful feasts of his sinful people. He complained about the unfairness he experienced (Jeremiah 15:18).

Jeremiah 15:15–18

Jeremiah's prayer reveals a key moment in his relationship with the Lord. Persecution had weakened him. Jeremiah might have started to think like the rebellious people of Judah.

Jeremiah 15:10–21

Jeremiah shared his feelings with God about the unfair treatment he faced for delivering God's message. In response, God promised to protect and care for him.

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Lamentations 3:28
Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
Ezekiel 3:24–25
Then the Spirit entered me and set me on my feet. He spoke with me and said, “Go, shut yourself inside your house.
Psalm 26:4–5
I do not sit with deceitful men, nor keep company with hypocrites.
Jeremiah 13:17
But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the LORD’s flock has been taken captive.
2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”
Psalm 102:7
I lie awake; I am like a lone bird on a housetop.
Jeremiah 6:11
But I am full of the LORD’s wrath; I am tired of holding it back. “Pour it out on the children in the street, and on the young men gathered together. For both husband and wife will be captured, the old and the very old alike.
Jeremiah 1:10
See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”
Daniel 7:28
Thus ends the matter. As for me, Daniel, my thoughts troubled me greatly, and my face turned pale. But I kept the matter to myself.”
Jeremiah 20:8–9
For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long.
Jeremiah 16:8
You must not enter a house where there is feasting and sit down with them to eat and drink.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Prayer

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Examples of Avoiding: Jeremiah Company: Evil Fellowship: Those Who Avoided Fellowship with the Wicked: Jeremiah Scorning and Mocking: Those Who are Addicted to are Avoided by Saints

Jeremiah 15:17

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Events?

Related verses?

Glossary?

Topics?