New International Reader's Version

Jeremiah 29:9-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

9. All of them are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them," announces the Lord.

10. The Lord says, "You will be forced to live in Babylonia for 70 years. After they are over, I will come to you. My gracious promise to you will come true. I will bring you back home.

11. "I know the plans I have for you," announces the Lord. "I want you to enjoy success. I do not plan to harm you. I will give you hope for the years to come.

12. Then you will call out to me. You will come and pray to me. And I will listen to you.

13. When you look for me with all your heart, you will find me.

14. "I will be found by you," announces the Lord. "And I will bring you back from where you were taken as prisoners. I will gather you from all of the nations. I will gather you from the places where I have forced you to go," announces the Lord. "I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you away."

15. You might say, "The Lord has given us prophets in Babylonia."