Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 23:36

"And the burden of Jehovah shall ye mention no more: for every man`s own word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of Jehovah of hosts our God." — Jeremiah 23:36 (ASV)

Every man’s word ... - Rather, every man’s burden shall be his word; that is, his mocking use of the word “burden” shall weigh him down and crush him.

Perverted - That is, put into a ridiculous light.