Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 8:21

"For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt: I mourn; dismay hath taken hold on me." — Jeremiah 8:21 (ASV)

For the hurt ... hurt - literally, “Because of the breaking ... broken.” These are the words of the prophet, whose heart is crushed by the cry of his countrymen.

I am black - Or, I go mourning.