Jeremiah 29:11-14

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¹¹ For I know the plans^(A) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper^(B) you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.^{(C) 12} Then you will call^(D) on me and come and pray^(E) to me, and I will listen^(F) to you. ¹³ You will seek^(G) me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.^{(H) 14} I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back^(I) 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.”^(J)