15 For, behold, I am calling (A)all the families of the kingdoms of the north,” declares the Lord; “and they will come and (B)place, each one of them, his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all its walls around, and against all the (C)cities of Judah. 16 And I will [a]pronounce My judgments against them concerning all their wickedness, since they have (D)abandoned Me and have [b](E)offered sacrifices to other gods, and worshiped the (F)works of their own hands. 17 Now, (G)belt your garment around your waist and arise, and speak to them all that I command you. (H)Do not be dismayed before them, or I will make you dismayed before them.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 1:16 Lit speak
  2. Jeremiah 1:16 Or burned incense

15 I am about to summon all the peoples of the northern kingdoms,” declares the Lord.

“Their kings will come and set up their thrones
    in the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem;
they will come against all her surrounding walls
    and against all the towns of Judah.(A)
16 I will pronounce my judgments(B) on my people
    because of their wickedness(C) in forsaking me,(D)
in burning incense to other gods(E)
    and in worshiping(F) what their hands have made.(G)

17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say(H) to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified(I) by them, or I will terrify you before them.

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