Jeremiah 14:20
We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers: for we have sinned against thee.
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
We acknowledge, O Jehovah, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers; for we have sinned against thee.
We have known, O Jehovah, our wickedness, The iniquity of our fathers, For we have sinned against Thee.
We are conscious, O Lord, of our sin and of the wrongdoing of our fathers: we have done evil against you.
Cross References
If they shall confess their iniquity, and the iniquity of their fathers, with their trespass which they trespassed against me, …
Then will I remember my covenant with Jacob, and also my covenant with Isaac, and also my covenant with Abraham …
And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. And Nathan said unto David, The Lord also hath …
And David’s heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the Lord, I have …
And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for …
Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities …
And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of …
He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited …
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions …
For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.