Jeremiah 45

Chapter 45

A Message for Baruch

1 The prophet Jeremiah gave a message to Baruch son of Neriah in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah,t after Baruch had written down everything Jeremiah had dictated to him. He said,2 “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says to you, Baruch:

3 You have said, ‘I am overwhelmed with trouble! Haven’t I had enough pain already? And now the LORD has added more! I am worn out from sighing and can find no rest.’
4 “Baruch, this is what the LORD says: ‘I will destroy this nation that I built. I will uproot what I planted.

5 Are you seeking great things for yourself? Don’t do it! I will bring great disaster upon all these people; but I will give you your life as a reward wherever you go. I, the LORD, have spoken!’”

JEREMIAH 45

The [Lord] Will Not //Let Baruch Be Killed

1  t In the fourth year that Jehoiakimt was king of Judah, Baruch wrote down everything I had told him.t

2 Then later, the [Lord] God of Israel told me to say to Baruch:
3 You are moaning and blaming me, the [Lord], for your troubles and sorrow, and for being so tired that you can't even rest. 4 But all over the earth I am tearing down what I built and pulling up what I planted. 5 I am bringing disaster everywhere, so don't even think about making any big plans for yourself. However, I promise that wherever you go, I will at least protect you from death. I, the [Lord], have spoken.