Jeremiah 8:18 cpdv — My sorrow is beyond sorrow; my heart mourns within me.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"My sorrow is beyond sorrow; my heart mourns within me. "

— Jeremiah 8:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 8 — Context

15

We expected peace, but there was nothing good. We expected a time of health, and behold, dread.”

16

“From Dan, the snorting of his horses was heard; the entire land was shaken by the voice of the neighing of his fighters. And they arrived and devoured the land and its plenitude, the city and its inhabitants.

17

For behold, I will send among you serpents, king snakes, against which there is no charm, and they will bite you, says the Lord.

18

My sorrow is beyond sorrow; my heart mourns within me.

19

Behold, the voice of the daughter of my people from a far away land. Is the Lord not with Zion, and is her king not within her? Then why have they provoked me to wrath by their graven images, and by their strange vanities?

20

The harvest has passed by, the summer is at an end, and we have not been saved.

21

Over the destruction of the daughter of my people, I am contrite and saddened; astonishment has taken hold of me.

Jeremiah 8:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 8:18 say?
Jeremiah 8:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “My sorrow is beyond sorrow; my heart mourns within me. ”
Where is Jeremiah 8:18 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 8:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 8, verse 18.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 8:18.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 8:18 in?
Jeremiah 8:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 8:18?
Jeremiah 8:18 reads (CPDV): “My sorrow is beyond sorrow; my heart mourns within me. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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