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15 The LORD had given the following message to Jeremiah while he was still in prison:
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While Jeremiah had been confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD came to him:
16 “Say to Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, ‘This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: I will do to this city everything I have threatened. I will send disaster, not prosperity. You will see its destruction,
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“Go and tell Ebed-Melek the Cushite, ‘This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I am about to fulfill my words against this city—words concerning disaster, not prosperity. At that time they will be fulfilled before your eyes.
17 but I will rescue you from those you fear so much.
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But I will rescue you on that day, declares the LORD; you will not be given into the hands of those you fear.
18 Because you trusted me, I will give you your life as a reward. I will rescue you and keep you safe. I, the LORD, have spoken!’”
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I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the LORD.’ ”
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