Jeremiah 1:15-17
Contemporary English Version
15 Just watch while I send
for the kings of the north.
They will attack and capture
Jerusalem and other towns,
then set up their thrones
at the gates of Jerusalem.
16 I will punish my people,
because they are guilty
of turning from me
to worship idols.
17 Jeremiah, get ready!
Go and tell the people
what I command you to say.
Don't be frightened by them,
or I will make you terrified
while they watch.
Jeremiah 1:15-17
New King James Version
15 For behold, I am (A)calling
All the families of the kingdoms of the north,” says the Lord;
“They shall come and (B)each one set his throne
At the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem,
Against all its walls all around,
And against all the cities of Judah.
16 I will utter My judgments
Against them concerning all their wickedness,
Because (C)they have forsaken Me,
Burned (D)incense to other gods,
And worshiped the works of their own (E)hands.
17 “Therefore (F)prepare yourself and arise,
And speak to them all that I command you.
(G)Do not be dismayed before their faces,
Lest I dismay you before them.
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