15. I am going to call every family and kingdom from the north,”declares the Lord.“They will come, and they will set up their thronesat the entrance of Jerusalem’s gates.They will attack all the walls around the cityand all the cities of Judah.
16. I will pass sentence on my people because of all their wickedness.They abandoned me,burned incense to other gods,and worshiped what their hands have made.
17. Brace yourself, Jeremiah!Stand up, and say to them whatever I tell you to say.Don’t be terrified in their presence,or I will make you ⌊even more⌋ terrified in their presence.
18. Today I have made you like a fortified city,an iron pillar, and a bronze wall.You will be able to stand up to the whole land.You will be able to stand up to Judah’s kings,its officials, its priests, and ⌊all⌋ the common people.
19. They will fight you, but they will not defeat you.I am with you, and I will rescue you,” declares the Lord.