Jeremiah 20:12KJV
Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 12 of 18
"But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause."
In context
10For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, , and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, , Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.
11But the LORD with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.
12But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.
13Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.
14Cursed the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.