Mas tu, ó Senhor, conhece-lhes todas as intenções de me matar. Não perdoes a maldade deles, nem apagues o seu pecado de diante da tua face; mas sejam derrubados diante de ti; trata-os assim no tempo da tua ira.
O que isso significa?
Jeremiah is asking God for justice against those who want to harm him. He knows God is aware of their plans and asks God not to forgive their sins but to punish them.
Explicado para crianças
Imagine if a bully at school wanted to hurt you. You might tell your parents about it, hoping they will make the bully stop. Jeremiah is doing something similar, but he's talking to God about people who want to hurt him.
Contexto histórico
Jeremiah, a prophet of God, wrote this verse around 626-586 BC. He was speaking to God about his difficult life as a prophet, often facing opposition and threats from others in his community.
Aplicação para hoje
Consider a scenario where a coworker consistently undermines you. Instead of seeking revenge, focus on asking God for justice and peace, trusting in God's wisdom and timing to handle the situation.