Jeremiah 29:10-14

New International Version

¹⁰ This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years^(A) are completed for Babylon, I will come to you^(B) and fulfill my good promise^(C) to bring you back^(D) to this place. ¹¹ For I know the plans^(E) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper^(F) you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.^{(G) 12} Then you will call^(H) on me and come and pray^(I) to me, and I will listen^(J) to you. ¹³ You will seek^(K) me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.^{(L) 14} I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back^(M) from captivity.^[a] I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”^(N)