Jeremiah 4:19-22

Jeremiah 4:19-22

[19] My bowels,  I am pained  at my very  heart;  maketh a noise  in me; I cannot hold my peace,  because thou hast heard,  O my soul,  the sound  of the trumpet,  the alarm  of war.  [20] Destruction  is cried;  for the whole land  is spoiled:  suddenly  are my tents  spoiled,  and my curtains  in a moment.  [21] How long shall I see  the standard,  and hear  the sound  of the trumpet?  [22] For my people  is foolish,  they have not known  me; they are sottish  children,  and they have none understanding:  they are wise  to do evil,  but to do good  they have no knowledge. 

What does Jeremiah 4:19-22 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This section is the first of Jeremiah"s Song of Solomon -called "confessions." [1] It is also a lamentation.