Jeremiah 1:16-18

Contemporary English Version

¹⁶ I will punish my people,
    because they are guilty
of turning from me
    to worship idols.

¹⁷ Jeremiah, get ready!
Go and tell the people
    what I command you to say.
Don't be frightened by them,
or I will make you terrified
    while they watch.

¹⁸ My power will make you strong
    like a fortress
    or a column of iron
    or a wall of bronze.
You will oppose all of Judah,
including its kings and leaders,
    its priests and people.