20 But, Lord of Hosts, who judges righteously,
who tests(A) heart[a] and mind,(B)
let me see Your vengeance on them,
for I have presented my case to You.(C)

21 Therefore, here is what the Lord says concerning the people of Anathoth(D) who want to take your life. They warn, “You must not prophesy in the name of Yahweh, or you will certainly die at our hand.” 22 Therefore, this is what the Lord of Hosts says: “I am about to punish them. The young men will die by the sword; their sons and daughters will die by famine.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 11:20 Lit kidneys

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