Jeremiah 29:9-14

New International Version

⁹ They are prophesying lies^(A) to you in my name. I have not sent^(B) them,” declares the Lord.

¹⁰ This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years^(C) are completed for Babylon, I will come to you^(D) and fulfill my good promise^(E) to bring you back^(F) to this place. ¹¹ For I know the plans^(G) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper^(H) you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.^{(I) 12} Then you will call^(J) on me and come and pray^(K) to me, and I will listen^(L) to you. ¹³ You will seek^(M) me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.^{(N) 14} I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back^(O) 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.”^(P)