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Jeremiah 18:19

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Give heed to me, O Lord, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.
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  1. Nehemiah 6:9Rank 1 from verse 19
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    9For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.

  2. Jeremiah 20:12Rank 2 from verse 19
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    12But, O Lord of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.

  3. Micah 7:8Rank 3 from verse 19
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    8¶ Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.

  4. Psalms 109:28Rank 4 from verse 19
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    28Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.

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    16As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me.

    17Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

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Jeremiah 18:19

COMBINED MEANING

heed

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Careful attention, notice, or regard; to watch, consider, listen to, or guard oneself.

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hearken

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1. To listen attentively or give heed. 2. To give regard, consent, or act in response.

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contend

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1. To strive against or oppose, whether in battle, dispute, or judgment. 2. To strive earnestly for or in support of a person or cause.

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18¶ Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.

19Give heed to me, O Lord, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.

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20Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.

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