15. While Jeremiah had been confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the Lord came to him:
16. ‘Go and tell Ebed-Melek the Cushite, “This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I am about to fulfil my words against this city – words concerning disaster, not prosperity. At that time they will be fulfilled before your eyes.
17. But I will rescue you on that day, declares the Lord; you will not be given into the hands of those you fear.
18. I will save you; you will not fall by the sword but will escape with your life, because you trust in me, declares the Lord.” ’