16. And I will announce my judgments against my people.I will do this because of their evil in turning away from me.They offered sacrifices to other gods.And they worshiped idols they had made with their own hands.
17. “Jeremiah, get ready. Stand up and speak to the people. Tell them everything I tell you to say. Don’t be afraid of the people. If you are afraid of them, I will give you good reason to be afraid of them.
18. Today I am going to make you a strong city, an iron pillar, a bronze wall. You will be able to stand against everyone in the land: Judah’s kings, officers, priests and the people of the land.
19. They will fight against you. But they will not defeat you. This is because I am with you, and I will save you!” says the Lord.