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11 Eternal One (to Jeremiah): Hear me, Jeremiah:
        I will make you strong in these trying times to accomplish My good.
    I will make it so your enemies ask you to pray for them in times of disaster and suffering.

12     Can a man break iron that is forged in the north?
        What about bronze?[a]
13     Because you have committed so many sins throughout the land,
        I will freely hand over your wealth and treasures to this enemy as plunder.

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Footnotes

  1. 15:12 Meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.

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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