⁸ Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets^(A) and diviners among you deceive^(B) you. Do not listen to the dreams^(C) you encourage them to have.^{(D) 9} They are prophesying lies^(E) to you in my name. I have not sent^(F) them,” declares the Lord.

¹⁰ This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years^(G) are completed for Babylon, I will come to you^(H) and fulfill my good promise^(I) to bring you back^(J) to this place. ¹¹ For I know the plans^(K) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper^(L) you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.^{(M) 12} Then you will call^(N) on me and come and pray^(O) to me, and I will listen^(P) to you. ¹³ You will seek^(Q) me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.^{(R) 14} I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back^(S) from captivity.^[a] I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”^(T)