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God’s Answer to Jeremiah’s Complaint

11 The Lord said,

“Have I not set you free
    for a good purpose?
Have I not intervened for you with your enemies
    in times of trouble and times of distress?

12 “Can anyone break iron—
    iron from the north—or bronze?
13 “I’ll give away your wealth and your treasures
    as plunder, for free,
        because of all your sins throughout your territory.

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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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