Jeremiah 20:18 (WEB)
Why did I come out of the womb to see labor and sorrow, that my days should be consumed with shame?
Catechism · 1
“At times their prayer is an argument or a complaint, but it is always an intercession that awaits and prepares for the intervention of the Savior God, the Lord of history.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Am 7:2, 5; Isa 6:5, 8, 11; Jer 1:6; 15: 15-18; 20: 7-18.
Fathers and councils · 3
Jerome
“xx. 14, 17, 18.” — the author cites it
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Ambrose of Milan
“Wherefore holy men have not without reason often lamented their lengthy dwelling here: David lamented it, Jeremiah lamented it, and Elijah lamented it.” — editor's note: Jer. xx. 18.
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Clement of Alexandria
“Subjungit itaque: “Cur enim natus sum ut viderem labores et dolores, et in perpetuo probro fuerunt dies mei?”” — editor's note: Jer. xx. 18.
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