Jeremiah 14:3
And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, and found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads.
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 …
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And their nobles send their little ones to the waters: they come to the cisterns, and find no water; they return with their vessels empty; they are put to shame and confounded, and cover their heads.
And their honourable ones have sent their little ones to the water, They have come unto ditches, They have not found water, They have turned back--their vessels empty! They have been ashamed, And have blushed and covered their head.
Their great men have sent their servants for water: they come to the holes and there is no water to be seen; they come back with nothing in their vessels; they are overcome with shame and fear, covering their heads.
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Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle.