Charles Spurgeon Commentary Jeremiah 32:16

"Now after I had delivered the deed of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed unto Jehovah, saying," — Jeremiah 32:16 (ASV)

Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the LORD, saying, (Jeremiah 32:16)

Jeremiah completes the business, puts the securities into safe keeping, and now he prays. It is always well to be free from care before you pray. Let nothing remain to be done, if it is possible, and then get alone, and let your heart be free to speak with God. I do not suppose that Jeremiah prayed any less or any worse because he had attended to this business transaction. A man who lives near to God ought to be able to go from his counting-house to his closet with a happy heart.