KJV ORIGINAL
Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pay attention to me, O LORD, and listen to what my enemies are saying about me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jeremiah is asking God to notice his situation and hear how his opponents are speaking against him.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was facing intense opposition from his own people, including religious leaders and government officials, for delivering God's unpopular messages of judgment. This prayer comes during a time when he was being accused, threatened, and plotted against by those who rejected his prophetic warnings. The prophet often felt isolated and under attack for faithfully speaking God's word to a rebellious nation.
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