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11 The Lord said,[a]

‘I will take care of you
    so that it brings something good for you.
I will cause your enemies to ask you for help.
    They will come to you when they are in trouble.
12 Your enemy that comes from the north
    is like a weapon made from iron and bronze.
You will never break it.
13 I will give all your valuable things to your enemies.
    They will take them all away.
    You will receive nothing in return.
That will pay for the sins that you have done
    everywhere in your land.

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Footnotes

  1. 15:11 The Lord may be replying to Jeremiah, or he may be talking to the people of Jerusalem.

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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