4. And the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
5. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you came out from the womb I consecrated you; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
6. Then I said, “Ah, Lord Yahweh! Look, I do not know how to speak, for I am a youth.”
7. But Yahweh said to me, “You must not say, ‘I am a youth,’ for to whomever I send you, you will go, and whatever I command you, you will speak.
8. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares Yahweh.
9. Then Yahweh stretched out his hand and he touched my mouth, and Yahweh said to me, “Look, I have put my words in your mouth.