Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on Jeremiah 9:17 in English Standard Version "Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Consider, and call for the mourning women to come; send for the skillful women to come;" 2Ch 35:25 Jeremiah also uttered a lament for Josiah; and all the singing men and singing women have spoken of Josiah in their laments to this day. They made these a rule in Israel; behold, they are written in the Laments.