Jeremiah 15:17
I never sat with the band of revelers,
What it says
Jeremiah did not sit with revelers but sat alone under the LORD's hand, filled with indignation.
What it is doing
This verse links prophetic obedience to loneliness and separation.
In context
10Woe to me, my mother, 11The LORD said: 12Can anyone smash iron — 13Your wealth and your treasures 14Then I will enslave you to your enemies 15You understand, O LORD; 16Your words were found, and I ate them. 17I never sat with the band of revelers, 18Why is my pain unending,