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11 Have I not truly done my best
    to serve you, O Lord?
Have I not interceded with you
    in times of disaster and times of distress?
12 “Can iron and bronze
    break iron from the north?
13 Your wealth and your treasures
    I will hand over as plunder, without repayment,
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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