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Atomic Bible
Jeremiah 20:10
For I have heard the whispering of many:
from Jeremiah’s Complaint, Jeremiah 20:7-18
What it says

He hears many whispering "Terror on Every Side," even from close companions waiting for him to stumble so they can prevail against him.

What it is doing

This verse shows the atmosphere of suspicion and betrayal surrounding him.

In context

7You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. 8For whenever I speak, I cry out; 9If I say, “I will not mention Him 10For I have heard the whispering of many: 11But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. 12O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, 13Sing to the LORD! 14Cursed be the day I was born! 15Cursed be the man who brought my father the news, 16May that man be like the cities 17because he did not kill me in the womb 18Why did I come out of the womb