Jeremiah 22:13-17
“Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour’s service without wages, and giveth him not for his work; That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion. Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him? He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD. But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it.”

What does Jeremiah 22:13-17 mean?
In Jeremiah 22:13-17, the King James Version of the Bible describes a scathing indictment of the selfish and unjust behavior of the rulers of Judah. This passage describes the sin of King Jehoiakim, who is portrayed as a corrupt and oppressive ruler who shamelessly abuses his…
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In the poignant words of Jeremiah 22:13-17, we encounter a sobering warning from God concerning the perils of unrighteousness: “Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him…
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O Lord, Most High, I come before You today with a humble heart, seeking Your guidance and wisdom as I reflect upon the weighty words of Jeremiah 22:13-17. Your voice rings clear throughout the ages, warning us of the perils of pursuing wealth and comfort through unrighteous…
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