World English Bible
Jeremiah 1:7
“But Yahweh said to me, "Don't say, 'I am a child;' for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak.”
Verse in context — Jeremiah 1
5
Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you. Before you came forth out of the womb, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.
6
Then I said, "Ah, Lord Yahweh! Behold, I don't know how to speak; for I am a child.
7
But Yahweh said to me, "Don't say, 'I am a child;' for to whoever I shall send you, you shall go, and whatever I shall command you, you shall speak.
8
Don't be afraid because of them; for I am with you to deliver you," says Yahweh.
9
Then Yahweh put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Yahweh said to me, "Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.
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