Jeremiah 42:9-11 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

9. I said to all of them, "The Lord is the God of Israel. You asked me to present your appeal to him.

10. He told me, 'Stay in this land. Then I will build you up. I will not tear you down. I will plant you. I will not pull you up by the roots. I am very sad that I had to bring all of this trouble on you.

11. " 'Do not be afraid of the king of Babylonia. You are afraid of him now. Do not be,' announces the Lord. 'I am with you. I will keep you safe. I will save you from his powerful hands.

Jeremiah 42