Jeremiah 17:16 KJV
As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.
Jeremiah 17:14–18 KJV Chapter Context
14
Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for thou art my praise.
15
Behold, they say unto me, Where is the word of the LORD? let it come now.
16
As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.
17
Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil.
18
Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.