ירמיהו, פרק כ׳, פסוק י״ג

Amidst deep struggles and persecution, a brief moment of relief emerges as the prophet pauses to offer gratitude. After facing intense threats, Jeremiah breaks into a song of praise, thanking God for saving him from harm [ביאור שטיינזלץ, מלבי״ם].

He does not want to celebrate this deliverance alone. Instead, he reaches out to the righteous and pious individuals living in Jerusalem, inviting them to join him in a chorus of thanks [מצודת דוד, רד״ק]. He asks these good people to sing because God actively stepped in and stopped his enemies from carrying out their dark plans [מלבי״ם]. God saved him by providing a direct warning, revealing the deadly intentions of the plotters ahead of time and specifically cautioning the prophet not to eat or drink with them [רד״ק].

When reflecting on his survival, Jeremiah refers to himself as a needy and impoverished soul [מצודת דוד]. He uses this description out of deep humility, expressing that he has nothing to boast about and no reason to take pride in his own strength [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Standing in sharp contrast to his humble state are the evildoers, the wicked individuals who actively sought to cause him harm [מצודת ציון].