Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Solicitude » For the wayward
'Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that art killing the prophets, and stoning those sent unto thee, how often did I will to gather thy children together, as a hen doth gather her own chickens under the wings, and ye did not will.
'Therefore, watch, remembering that three years, night and day, I did not cease with tears warning each one;
and having sighed deeply in his spirit, he saith, 'Why doth this generation seek after a sign? Verily I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.'
for many walk of whom many times I told you -- and now also weeping tell -- the enemies of the cross of the Christ!
And thou hast said unto them this word: Tears come down mine eyes night and day, And they do not cease, For, with a great breach, Broken hath been the virgin daughter of my people, A very grievous stroke.
And if ye do not hear it, In secret places doth my soul weep, because of pride, Yea, it weepeth sore, And the tear cometh down mine eyes, For the flock of Jehovah hath been taken captive.
I have seen treacherous ones, And grieve myself, Because Thy saying they have not kept.
Horror hath seized me, Because of the wicked forsaking Thy law.