Jeremiah 17:13
Lord, you are Israel's hope. Anyone who deserts you will be disgraced. Anyone who turns their back on you will vanish like names written in the dust, for they have abandoned the Lord, the source of living water.
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12Our Temple is a throne of glory, raised up high from the beginning.
14Please heal me, Lord, and I'll be healed; save me, and I'll be saved, for you are the one I praise.
Cross References
Psalms 22:4Our forefathers trusted in you; they trusted and you rescued them.
Psalms 69:29But I am suffering and in physical pain. God, please save me and keep me safe.
Psalms 97:7All those who worship idols are humiliated, those who are proud of their idols—for all “gods” bow down before him.
Proverbs 14:14Disloyal people are repaid for what they do, and good people are rewarded.
Isaiah 45:16Everyone who makes idols are ashamed and humiliated, all of them are disgraced.
Isaiah 66:5Listen to what the Lord has to say, those of you who tremble when he speaks. This is what some of your people who hate you and throw you out have said: “Let the Lord be glorified, so we can see how happy you are!” but it's them who are going to be humiliated.
Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 17:13-19
God's Justice Acknowledged; The Prophet's Appeal of God. ( b. c. 605.) 12 A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary. 13 O Lord , the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the Lord , the fountain of living waters. 14 Heal me, O Lord , and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise. 15 Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the Lord ? let it come… Read the whole commentary →