22 The sound of a (A)report! Behold, it comes—
A great commotion (B)out of the land of the north—
To (C)make the cities of Judah
A desolation, a haunt of jackals.

23 I know, O Lord, that (D)a man’s way is not in himself,
(E)Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps.
24 (F)Correct me, O Lord, but with justice;
Not with Your anger, or You will [a]bring me to nothing.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 10:24 Lit diminish me

22 Listen! The report is coming—
    a great commotion from the land of the north!(A)
It will make the towns of Judah desolate,(B)
    a haunt of jackals.(C)

Jeremiah’s Prayer

23 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;
    it is not for them to direct their steps.(D)
24 Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure—
    not in your anger,(E)
    or you will reduce me to nothing.(F)

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