1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Jeremiah 20:12 And thou, O Lord of hosts, *prover of the just, who seest the reins and the heart: let me see, I beseech thee, thy vengeance on them: for to thee I have laid open my cause.

Jeremias 11:20.; Jeremias 17:10.
Let me see, etc. This prayer proceeded not from hatred or ill-will, but zeal of justice. (Challoner) --- He expresses in a human manner a future punishment.