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11 Jehovah said, Verily I will [a]strengthen thee for good; verily [b]I will cause the enemy to make supplication unto thee in the time of evil and in the time of affliction. 12 [c]Can one break iron, even iron from the north, and brass? 13 Thy substance and thy treasures will I give for a spoil without price, and that for all thy sins, even in all thy borders.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 15:11 Another reading is, release
  2. Jeremiah 15:11 Or, I will intercede for thee with the enemy
  3. Jeremiah 15:12 Or, Can iron break iron from etc.

11 The Lord said,

“Surely I will deliver you(A) for a good purpose;
    surely I will make your enemies plead(B) with you
    in times of disaster and times of distress.

12 “Can a man break iron—
    iron from the north(C)—or bronze?

13 “Your wealth(D) and your treasures
    I will give as plunder,(E) without charge,(F)
because of all your sins
    throughout your country.(G)

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