Jeremiah 1:15-17

Easy-to-Read Version

“The kings of those countries will come
    and set up their thrones near the gates of Jerusalem.
They will attack the city walls of Jerusalem.
    They will attack all the cities in Judah.
¹⁶ And I will announce judgment against my people,
    because they are evil and have turned away from me.
They offered sacrifices to other gods
    and worshiped idols they made with their own hands.

¹⁷ “As for you, Jeremiah, get ready.
    Stand up and speak to the people.
Tell them everything that I tell you to say.
    Don’t be afraid of the people.
If you are afraid of them,
    I will give you good reason to be afraid of them.