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These are the words that the Lord spoke to Jeremiah:
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"Listen to the words of this agreement and tell them to the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem.
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Tell them this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: 'Cursed is the person who does not obey the words of this agreement
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that I made with your ancestors when I brought them out of Egypt. Egypt was like a furnace for melting iron!' I told them, 'Obey me and do everything I command you. Then you will be my people, and I will be your God.
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Then I will keep the promise I made to your ancestors to give them a fertile land.' And you are living in that country today." I answered, "Amen, Lord."
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The Lord said to me, "Announce this message in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem: 'Listen to the words of this agreement and obey them.
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