4. The Lord said:
5. “Jeremiah, I am your Creator,and before you were born,I chose you to speak for meto the nations.”
6. I replied, “I'm not a good speaker, Lord, and I'm too young.”
7. “Don't say you're too young,” the Lord answered. “If I tell you to go and speak to someone, then go! And when I tell you what to say, don't leave out a word!
8. I promise to be with you and keep you safe, so don't be afraid.”