Jeremiah 8:6

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle.

Hearkened

2 Peter 3:9

Saying

As

Jeremiah 2:24

Job 39:19

Bible References

Hearkened

He will look at men and say,
“I have sinned and perverted what was right;
yet I did not get what I deserved.

The Lord looks down from heaven on the human race
to see if there is one who is wise,
one who seeks God.

Therefore the Lord is waiting to show you mercy,
and is rising up to show you compassion,
for the Lord is a just God.
All who wait patiently for Him are happy.

At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Yahweh and had high regard for His name.

The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

Saying

I will say to God:
“Do not declare me guilty!
Let me know why You prosecute me.

He will certainly live because he thought it over and turned from all the transgressions he had committed; he will not die.

Now, the Lord of Hosts says this: “Think carefully about your ways:

When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired hands have more than enough food, and here I am dying of hunger!

As

a wild donkey at home in the wilderness.
She sniffs the wind in the heat of her desire.
Who can control her passion?
All who look for her will not become tired;
they will find her in her mating season.

Do you give strength to the horse?
Do you adorn his neck with a mane?