Or at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to (A)build up or to plant it; 10 if it does (B)evil in My sight by not obeying My voice, then I will (C)relent of the good with which I said [a]that I would bless it. 11 So now, speak to the men of Judah and against the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, ‘This is what the Lord says: “Behold, I am (D)forming a disaster against you and devising a plan against you. Now (E)turn back, each of you from his evil way, and [b]correct your ways and your deeds!”’

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 18:10 Lit to do it good
  2. Jeremiah 18:11 Lit make good

And if at another time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be built(A) up and planted, 10 and if it does evil(B) in my sight and does not obey me, then I will reconsider(C) the good I had intended to do for it.(D)

11 “Now therefore say to the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem, ‘This is what the Lord says: Look! I am preparing a disaster(E) for you and devising a plan(F) against you. So turn(G) from your evil ways,(H) each one of you, and reform your ways and your actions.’(I)

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