Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.
Let those who attack me be confused and ashamed, but don't let me be confused and ashamed. Let them be terrified, but don't let me be terrified. Bring disaster upon them, and destroy them completely with double punishment.
Jeremiah is asking God to protect him from his enemies while bringing judgment upon those who are persecuting him.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was facing severe persecution from his own people, including religious leaders and government officials, for delivering God's unpopular messages about Jerusalem's coming destruction. As God's prophet, he was threatened, imprisoned, and constantly opposed by those who rejected his warnings. This prayer reflects the intense personal cost of his prophetic ministry during the final years before Babylon conquered Jerusalem.
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