Jeremiah 13:17 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock is carried away captive.

Hear it - my exhortation.

In secret - as one mourning and humbling himself for their sin, not self-righteously condemning them (Philippians 3:18).

Your pride - (note, Jeremiah 13:15; Job 33:17, "That He may ... hide pride from man").

Flock - (Jeremiah 13:20) people; just as kings and leaders are called pastors.

Jeremiah 13:17

17 But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive.