15 This is what the Lord of heaven’s armies, the God of Israel, says: In the future my people will once again buy houses. They will also buy fields for grain and vineyards in the land of Israel.’
16 “I gave the record of ownership to Baruch son of Neriah. Then I prayed to the Lord. I said:
17 Oh, Lord God, you made the skies and the earth. You made them with your very great power. There is nothing too wonderful for you to do.
18 Lord, you show love and kindness to thousands of people. But you also bring punishment to children for their fathers’ sins. Great and powerful God, your name is the Lord of heaven’s armies.
19 You plan and do great things, Lord. You see everything that people do. You reward people for the way they live and for what they do.
20 Lord, you did miracles and wonderful things in the land of Egypt. You have kept on doing them even until today. You did miracles in Israel and among the other nations. You have become well known.
21 Lord, you used signs and miracles and brought your people, the Israelites, out of Egypt. You used your great power and strength to do those things. You brought great terror on everyone.