12. (No one can break iron, especially the iron from the north that is mixed with bronze.)
13. The Lord said to me, “I will send enemies to carry away the wealth and treasures of my people, in order to punish them for the sins they have committed throughout the land.
14. I will make them serve their enemies in a land they know nothing about, because my anger is like fire, and it will burn for ever.”
15. Then I said, “Lord, you understand. Remember me and help me. Let me have revenge on those who persecute me. Do not be so patient with them that they succeed in killing me. Remember that it is for your sake that I am insulted.
16. You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.
17. I did not spend my time with other people, laughing and having a good time. In obedience to your orders I stayed by myself and was filled with anger.