¹⁶ And if they learn^(A) well the ways of my people and swear by my name, saying, ‘As surely as the Lord lives’^(B)—even as they once taught my people to swear by Baal^(C)—then they will be established among my people.^{(D) 17} But if any nation does not listen, I will completely uproot and destroy^(E) it,” declares the Lord.

²⁸ Those who escape the sword^(A) and return to the land of Judah from Egypt will be very few.^(B) Then the whole remnant^(C) of Judah who came to live in Egypt will know whose word will stand^(D)—mine or theirs.^(E)

²⁹ “‘This will be the sign^(F) to you that I will punish^(G) you in this place,’ declares the Lord, ‘so that you will know that my threats of harm against you will surely stand.’^(H)