Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Jeremiah 49:11-15 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

11. But I can be trustedto care for your orphansand widows.

12. Even those nations that don't deserve to be punished will have to drink from the cup of my anger. So how can you possibly hope to escape?

13. I, the Lord, swear in my own name that your city of Bozrah and all your towns will suffer a horrible fate. They will lie in ruins for ever, and people will use the name “Bozrah” as a curse word.

14. I have sent a messengerto command the nationsto prepare for waragainst you people of Edom.

15. Your nation will be small,yet hated by other nations.