KJV ORIGINAL
O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
O LORD, you persuaded me, and I was persuaded: you are stronger than I am, and you have won: I am ridiculed every day, everyone mocks me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jeremiah is crying out to God in frustration, feeling like God convinced him to become a prophet but now he's suffering constant ridicule and mockery for it.
📚 Historical Context
This comes from Jeremiah's personal lament during his prophetic ministry in Judah (around 627-586 BC). Jeremiah had been called by God to deliver harsh messages of judgment to the people of Jerusalem, which made him extremely unpopular. The prophet Pashur had just beaten him and put him in stocks for his preaching, leading to this raw, emotional prayer.
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