³ Perhaps^(A) when the people of Judah hear^(B) about every disaster I plan to inflict on them, they will each turn^(C) from their wicked ways; then I will forgive^(D) their wickedness and their sin.”

⁵ They said, “Turn^(A) now, each of you, from your evil ways and your evil practices, and you can stay in the land^(B) the Lord gave to you and your ancestors for ever and ever.

⁷ then I will let you live in this place, in the land^(A) I gave your ancestors^(B) for ever and ever.

⁹ The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,^(A) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient^(B) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.^(C)

⁴² and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. ⁴³ The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side.^{(A) 44} They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls.^(B) They will not leave one stone on another,^(C) because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming^(D) to you.”

Human Plans and God’s Plans