Jeremiah 14:17
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.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 14 connects to 10 cross-references. Drought serves as background for a liturgical lament. The people appeal to God with confession but God refuses: he will not listen when they fast, offer sacrifices, or cry out. The false prophets who promise peace are condemned. Jeremiah confesses …
Other Translations
And 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 wound.
And thou hast said unto them this word: Tears come down mine eyes night and day, And they do not cease, For, <FI>with<Fi> a great breach, Broken hath been the virgin daughter of my people, A very grievous stroke.
And you are to say this word to them, Let my eyes be streaming with water night and day, and let it not be stopped; for the virgin daughter of my people is wounded with a great wound, with a very bitter blow.
Cross References
Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy people?
Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in great measure.
Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
This is the word which the Lord hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, …
When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.
For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken hold on …
Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night …
Woe is me for my hurt! my wound is grievous: but I said, Truly this is a grief, and I …
But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye …