Jeremiah 20:10

Report say they, etc.] the words of two groups of his foes, the first arguing that his language should be brought under the notice of those in power, the second undertaking to do so.

14-18. For the vehemence of the imprecations cp. Job 3:3; Job 10:18, and David's address to Gilboa (2 Samuel 1:21). It is interesting to note that in later time, when the prophet had still more afflictions to endure, we no longer read of his trembling or bewailing the sufferings connected with his calling.