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19 So the Lord says to Jeremiah,

“If you turn away from your sins, I will heal you.
    And then you will be able to serve me.
Speak words that are worthy, not worthless.
    Then you will be speaking for me.
Let these people turn to you.
    But you must not turn to them.
20 I will make you like a wall to them.
    I will make you like a strong bronze wall.
The people will fight against you.
    But they will not overcome you.
I am with you.
    I will save you,”
    announces the Lord.
21 “I will save you from the hands of evil people.
    I will set you free from those who treat you badly.”

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19 Therefore this is what the Lord says:

“If you repent, I will restore you
    that you may serve(A) me;
if you utter worthy, not worthless, words,
    you will be my spokesman.(B)
Let this people turn to you,
    but you must not turn to them.
20 I will make you a wall(C) to this people,
    a fortified wall of bronze;
they will fight against you
    but will not overcome(D) you,
for I am with you
    to rescue and save you,”(E)
declares the Lord.
21 “I will save(F) you from the hands of the wicked(G)
    and deliver(H) you from the grasp of the cruel.”(I)

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