Jeremiah Paraphrased
 

Lord you have won, I am overcome;
I am a joke that everyone must mock;
I must shout and then too soon become
Reproached, derided, broken on your rock.
If I say, "I will not mention him,
Or speak another word in Yahweh's name,"
Then a burning fire from deep within
Bursts from my bones, I cannot hold the flame!
Though those nearby-my "closest" friends-deride
And scorn my stumbling tongue and crying out,
I will not falter, for you are at my side,
Instead, their shame will always be about.
Praise the Lord, for he has met my needs,
And kept me from the harm of evil deeds!

©Phil Hodgkins, 2002

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