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Jeremiah 9:1 ยท KJV

"Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!"

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
2Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men; that I might leave my people, and go from them! for they be all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men.
3And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you process your grief?

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What does it mean for you to express your emotions openly?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by sorrow?

Life Application

grief

Allow yourself to feel and express your emotions in healthy ways.

community

Reach out to support others who are grieving.

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JeremiahOT

A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

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