16 And I will announce my judgments against my peoplebecause of their evil in turning away from me.They offered sacrifices to other godsand worshiped idols they had made with their own hands.
17 “Jeremiah, get ready. Stand up and tell them everything I command you to say. Don’t be afraid of the people, or I will give you good reason to be afraid of them.
18 Today I am going to make you a strong city, an iron pillar, a bronze wall. You will be able to stand against everyone in the land: Judah’s kings, officers, priests, and the people of the land.
19 They will fight against you, but they will not defeat you, because I am with you to protect you!” says the Lord.