12 Thus you will know that I am the Lord; for you have not walked in My statutes nor have you (A)executed My ordinances, but have acted according to the ordinances of the (B)nations around you.”’”

13 Now it came about as I prophesied, that (C)Pelatiah son of Benaiah died. Then I fell on my face and cried out with a loud voice and said, “(D)Alas, Lord God! Will You bring the remnant of Israel to a complete end?”

Promise of Restoration

14 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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12 And you will know that I am the Lord,(A) for you have not followed my decrees(B) or kept my laws but have conformed to the standards of the nations around you.(C)

13 Now as I was prophesying, Pelatiah(D) son of Benaiah died. Then I fell facedown and cried out in a loud voice, “Alas, Sovereign Lord! Will you completely destroy the remnant of Israel?(E)

The Promise of Israel’s Return

14 The word of the Lord came to me:

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