ירמיהו, פרק כ״ג, פסוק מ׳

When a nation mocks divine messages, the resulting judgment often mirrors their own actions. The heavy punishment falling upon the people operates strictly on the principle of measure for measure. Because they intentionally sought to disgrace the words of prophecy, God will bring a lasting disgrace upon them [מלבי״ם].

This lasting disgrace does not necessarily imply an eternity, but rather an incredibly long and drawn-out era. Throughout this time, the people will live in deep humiliation as exiles under the heavy yoke of the Chaldeans. The embarrassment of being marched away as captives before their enemies will be so immense that it will never be forgotten [מצודת דוד].

The depth of this humiliation is captured through two parallel concepts: disgrace and shame [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. It might initially seem logical for shame to precede disgrace, since disgrace is generally considered the more severe blow. However, the concept of shame is introduced second to reveal an additional layer of suffering. Disgrace typically results from a specific action and can occur even behind a person's back. Shame, on the other hand, is an insult thrown directly in a person's face, and it can be inflicted for no reason at all. As a result, the people will not only endure the justified disgrace brought on by their past actions, but they will also suffer the pain of random, direct public humiliation [מלבי״ם].