Jeremiah 42:10-12

Good News Translation

¹⁰ ‘If you are willing to go on living in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not pull you up. The destruction I brought on you has caused me great sorrow. ¹¹ Stop being afraid of the king of Babylonia. I am with you, and I will rescue you from his power. ¹² Because I am merciful, I will make him have mercy on you and let you go back home. I, the Lord, have spoken.’