6. Whether we like it or not, we will obey the command of the Lord, our God, to whom we are sending you, so that it may go well with us for obeying the command of the Lord, our God.”
7. Ten days passed before the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah.
8. Then he called Johanan, son of Kareah, his army leaders, and all the people, from the least to the greatest,
9. and said to them: Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to offer your petition:
10. If indeed you will remain in this land, I will build you up, and not tear you down; I will plant you, not uproot you; for I repent of the evil I have done you.
11. Do not fear the king of Babylon, as you do now. Do not fear him—oracle of the Lord—for I am with you to save you, to rescue you from his power.