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Geneva Study Bible Commentary

Jeremiah 20:7

O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was (c) deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast (d) prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me.

(c) In this appears the impatiency which often overcomes the servants of God when they do not see their labours profit, and also feel their own weakness. See Jeremiah 15:18

(d) You thrust me forth to this work against my will.

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