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10 For (A)I have set my face against this city for harm and (B)not for good, declares the Lord: (C)it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.’

Message to the House of David

11 “And to the house of the king of Judah say, ‘Hear the word of the Lord, 12 O house of David! Thus says the Lord:

(D)“‘Execute justice (E)in the morning,
    and deliver from the hand of the oppressor
    him who has been robbed,
(F)lest my wrath go forth like fire,
    and burn with none to quench it,
    because of your evil deeds.’”

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10 I have determined to do this city harm(A) and not good, declares the Lord. It will be given into the hands(B) of the king of Babylon, and he will destroy it with fire.’(C)

11 “Moreover, say to the royal house(D) of Judah, ‘Hear the word of the Lord. 12 This is what the Lord says to you, house of David:

“‘Administer justice(E) every morning;
    rescue from the hand of the oppressor(F)
    the one who has been robbed,
or my wrath will break out and burn like fire(G)
    because of the evil(H) you have done—
    burn with no one to quench(I) it.

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