1. The Lord spoke his word to Jeremiah soon after Zedekiah son of Josiah was made king of Judah.
2. This is what the Lord said to me: “Make a yoke out of straps and poles, and put it on the back of your neck.
3. Then send messages to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon by their messengers who have come to Jerusalem to see Zedekiah king of Judah.
4. Tell them to give this message to their masters: ‘The Lord All-Powerful, the God of Israel, says: “Tell your masters:
5. I made the earth, its people, and all its animals with my great power and strength. I can give the earth to anyone I want.