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11 Jehovah said, Did I not direct thee for good? Did not I intercede for thee in a time of evil, And in a time of adversity, with the enemy?

12 Doth one break iron -- northern iron, and brass?

13 Thy strength and thy treasures For a prey I do give -- not for price, Even for all thy sins, and in all thy borders.

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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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