Jeremiah 4:22
For my foolish people have not known me. They are foolish and mad sons. They are clever in doing evil, but they do not know how to do good.
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In Context
21How long shall I watch those who are fleeing, and listen to the voice of the trumpet?
Cross References
Genesis 39:16As a proof, therefore, of her fidelity, she retained the cloak, and she showed it to her husband, when he returned home.
Deuteronomy 32:28They are a nation without counsel and without prudence.
2 Samuel 16:21And Ahithophel said to Absalom: “Enter to the concubines of your father, whom he left behind in order to care for the house. Thus, when all of Israel will hear that you disgraced your father, their hands may be strengthened with you.”
Psalms 36:4Delight in the Lord, and he will grant to you the petitions of your heart.
Isaiah 1:3An ox knows his owner, and a donkey knows the manger of his lord, but Israel has not known me, and my people have not understood.
Isaiah 27:11Its harvest will be crushed by dryness. Women will arrive and teach it, for it is not a wise people. Because of this, he who made it will not take pity on it, and he who formed it will not spare it.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 4:20-31
Punishment Predicted. ( b. c. 620.) 19 My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war. 20 Destruction upon destruction is cried; for the whole land is spoiled: suddenly are my tents spoiled, and my curtains in a moment. 21 How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet? 22 For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and… Read the whole commentary →