KJV ORIGINAL
Yet, LORD, thou knowest all their counsel against me to slay me: forgive not their iniquity, neither blot out their sin from thy sight, but let them be overthrown before thee; deal thus with them in the time of thine anger.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But LORD, you know all their plans to kill me. Don't forgive their wrongdoing or erase their sin from your sight. Instead, let them be defeated in front of you; deal with them when you are angry.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jeremiah is asking God not to forgive his enemies who are plotting to kill him, but to punish them instead.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was facing death threats from his own people, including religious leaders and officials, because his prophecies warned of Jerusalem's destruction. This prayer comes after the people rejected his message and plotted against his life. In ancient Israel, prophets often faced persecution when they delivered unwelcome messages from God.
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