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1 In the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah, Jeremiah the prophet spoke these things to Baruch son of Neriah. Baruch wrote them on a scroll. This is what Jeremiah said to Baruch:
2 "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to you:
3 'Baruch, you have said: It is very bad for me. The Lord has given me sorrow along with my pain. I am very tired. I am worn out because of my suffering. I cannot find rest.'
4 Jeremiah, tell Baruch this is what the Lord says: 'I will tear down what I have built, and I will pull up what I have planted. I will do that everywhere in Judah.
5 Baruch, you are looking for great things for yourself. Don't look for them, because I will make terrible things happen to all the people.' This is what the Lord said. 'You will have to go many places. But I will let you escape alive wherever you go.'"
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