Jeremiah 1:5-8

Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

⁵ “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

“Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’;
for to all to whom I send you you shall go,
and whatever I command you you shall speak.
⁸ Be not afraid of them,
for I am with you to deliver you,
                says the Lord.”