11 The Lord said,

‘Surely I will deliver you for a good purpose;
    surely I will make your enemies plead with you
    in times of disaster and times of distress.

12 ‘Can a man break iron –
    iron from the north – or bronze?

13 ‘Your wealth and your treasures
    I will give as plunder, without charge,
because of all your sins
    throughout your country.

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