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Then (A)I said, “Alas, Lord Yahweh!
Behold, I do not know how to speak
Because (B)I am a youth.”
But Yahweh said to me,
“Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’
(C)Because everywhere I send you, you shall go,
And (D)all that I command you, you shall speak.
(E)Do not be afraid of them,
For (F)I am with you to deliver you,” declares Yahweh.

Then Yahweh sent forth His hand and (G)touched my mouth, and Yahweh said to me,

“Behold, I have (H)put My words in your mouth.
10 See, (I)I have appointed you this day over the nations and over the kingdoms,
(J)To uproot and to tear down,
To cause to perish and to pull down,
(K)To build and to plant.”

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“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak;(A) I am too young.”(B)

But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid(C) of them, for I am with you(D) and will rescue(E) you,” declares the Lord.(F)

Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched(G) my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth.(H) 10 See, today I appoint you over nations(I) and kingdoms to uproot(J) and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”(K)

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