Jeremiah 8:18

When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 8:18

BSB

My sorrow is beyond healing; my heart is faint within me.

AKJV

When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.

CPDV

My sorrow is beyond sorrow; my heart mourns within me.

ERV

Oh that I could comfort myself against sorrow! my heart is faint within me.

NHEB

"My joy for me is sorrow. My heart is faint within me.

SMT

Because I afflicted not sorrow upon myself, my heart was sick upon me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 8:18

WhenIwouldcomfortH4010Noun FemininemyselfagainstsorrowH3015Noun MasculinemyheartH3820Noun MasculineisfaintH1742Adjectiveinme

Commentary for Jeremiah 8:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 8:18

Summary

Sorrow overwhelms Jeremiah despite seeking comfort

Event

Jeremiah's emotional collapse

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC