Jeremiah 17:15-17

New Living Translation

¹⁵ People scoff at me and say,
“What is this ‘message from the Lord’ you talk about?
    Why don’t your predictions come true?”

¹⁶ Lord, I have not abandoned my job
    as a shepherd for your people.
I have not urged you to send disaster.
    You have heard everything I’ve said.
¹⁷ Lord, don’t terrorize me!
    You alone are my hope in the day of disaster.