because I am making you strong, like a bronze wall. They are evil and violent, but when they attack,
The LORD protects his people, and they can come to him in times of trouble.
The LORD All-Powerful is with us. The God of Jacob is our fortress.
Don't be afraid. I am with you. Don't tremble with fear. I am your God. I will make you strong, as I protect you with my arm and give you victories.
But the LORD will still give you proof. A virgin is pregnant; she will have a son and will name him Immanuel.
I promise to be with you and keep you safe, so don't be afraid."
I wish I had never been born! I'm always in trouble with everyone in Judah. I never lend or borrow money, but everyone curses me just the same.
You can see how I suffer insult after insult, all because of you, LORD. Don't be so patient with my enemies; take revenge on them before they kill me.
I was held in the courtyard of the palace guards until the day Jerusalem was captured.
Nebuchadnezzar had given the following orders to Nebuzaradan:
Don't be afraid of the King of Babylonia. I will protect you from him,
Jeremiah, test my people as though they were metal.
so I will make you as stubborn as they are.
You will be so determined to speak my message that nothing will stop you. I will make you hard like a diamond, and you'll have no reason to be afraid of those arrogant rebels.
The God we worship can save us from you and your flaming furnace.
I pray that the Lord will bless your life and will be kind to you.