[18] Then said and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words. [19] Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend [20] Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath