In the rest of the chapter, we have an outbreak of deep emotion, the first part of which ends in a cry of hope (Jeremiah 20:13), follow…

But, O Lord of hosts ... —The verse is almost verbally identical with Jeremiah 11:20, for which see the Note.

The Prophet shows here briefly how he dared to invoke God’s name and help against his enemies; for hypocrites often boast that God is their helper,…

But, O Lord, that tries the righteous, and sees the reins
and the heart
That tries th…

The prophet complains of the insult and injury he experienced. But Jeremiah 20:7 may be read, Thou hast persuaded me, and I was persuaded. Thou…

Here the prophet's complaint is presented, which has two parts: