Jeremiah 15 : 1 (HCSB)
Then the LORD said to me: "Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My compassions would not *reach out to these people. Send them from My presence, and let them go.
Jeremiah 15 : 2 (HCSB)
If they ask you: Where will we go? you must tell them: This is what the LORD says: Those *destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword. Those destined for famine, to famine; those destined for captivity, to captivity.
Jeremiah 15 : 3 (HCSB)
"I will ordain four kinds *of judgment for them"-- this is the LORD's declaration-- "the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the sky and the wild animals of the land to devour and destroy.
Jeremiah 15 : 4 (HCSB)
I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth because of Manasseh son of Hezekiah, the king of Judah, for what he did in Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 15 : 5 (HCSB)
Who will have pity on you, Jerusalem? Who will show sympathy toward you? Who will turn aside to ask about your welfare?
Jeremiah 15 : 6 (HCSB)
You have left Me. *This is the LORD's declaration. You have turned your back, so I have stretched out My hand against you and destroyed you. I am tired of showing compassion.
Jeremiah 15 : 7 (HCSB)
I scattered them with a winnowing fork at the gates of the land. I made *them childless; I destroyed My people. They would not turn from their ways.
Jeremiah 15 : 8 (HCSB)
I made their widows more numerous than the sand of the seas. I brought against the mother of young men a destroyer at noon. I suddenly released on her agitation and terrors.
Jeremiah 15 : 9 (HCSB)
The mother of seven grew faint; she breathed her *last breath. Her sun set while it was still day; she was ashamed and humiliated. The rest of them I will give over to the sword in the presence of their enemies." This is the LORD's declaration.
Jeremiah 15 : 10 (HCSB)
Woe is me, my mother, that you gave birth to me, a man who incites dispute and conflict in all the land. I did not lend or borrow, yet everyone curses me.
Jeremiah 15 : 11 (HCSB)
The LORD said: Assuredly, I will set you free and care for you. Assuredly, I will intercede for you in a time of trouble, in your time of distress, with the enemy.
Jeremiah 15 : 12 (HCSB)
Can anyone smash iron, iron from the north, or bronze?
Jeremiah 15 : 13 (HCSB)
Your wealth and your treasures I will give as plunder, without cost, for all your sins, and within all your borders.
Jeremiah 15 : 14 (HCSB)
Then I will make you serve your enemies in a land you do not know, for My anger will kindle a fire that will burn against you.
Jeremiah 15 : 15 (HCSB)
You know, LORD; remember me and take note of me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, don't take me away. Know that I suffer disgrace for Your honor.
Jeremiah 15 : 16 (HCSB)
Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I am called by Your name, LORD God of Hosts.
Jeremiah 15 : 17 (HCSB)
I never sat with the band of revelers, and I did not celebrate *with them . Because Your hand was on me , I sat alone, for You filled me with indignation.
Jeremiah 15 : 18 (HCSB)
Why has my pain become unending, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed? You truly have become like a mirage to me-- water that is not reliable.
Jeremiah 15 : 19 (HCSB)
Therefore, this is what the LORD says: If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak noble *words , rather than worthless ones, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must return to you; you must not return to them.
Jeremiah 15 : 20 (HCSB)
Then I will make you a fortified wall of bronze to this people. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you. *This is the LORD's declaration.
Jeremiah 15 : 21 (HCSB)
I will deliver you from the power of evil people and redeem you from the control of the ruthless.
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