Also, seek(A) the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray(B) to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets(C) and diviners among you deceive(D) you. Do not listen to the dreams(E) you encourage them to have.(F) They are prophesying lies(G) to you in my name. I have not sent(H) them,” declares the Lord.

10 This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years(I) are completed for Babylon, I will come to you(J) and fulfill my good promise(K) to bring you back(L) to this place. 11 For I know the plans(M) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper(N) you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.(O)

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