Jeremiah 20:18

Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labour and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 20:18

BSB
Why did I come out of the womb to see only trouble and sorrow, and to end my days in shame?
AKJV
Why came I forth out of the womb to see labor and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?
CPDV
Why did I depart from the womb, so that I would see hardship and sorrow, and so that my days would be consumed by trouble?"
ERV
Wherefore came I forth out of the womb to see labour and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?
NHEB
Why came I forth out of the womb to see labor and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?
SMT
Wherefore this came I forth from the womb to see labor and sorrow, and my days shall be finished with shame?

Commentary for Jeremiah 20:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 20:18
Summary
Questioning purpose of existence and suffering
Event
Questioning life's meaning
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Lament