Jeremiah 9, in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, addresses the sorrow and devastation experienced by the prophet over the sins and wickedness of his people. The chapter begins with Jeremiah’s desire for a solitary place where he can weep for his people’s disobedience and mourn their unfaithfulness to God. He laments the deceitful nature of the people and their refusal to acknowledge the truth. The chapter continues with God’s judgment on the people, their idolatry, and their pride. God warns that He will bring calamity upon them for their disobedience.