Baruch 6:1–9
The Letter of Jeremy (Jeremiah)
1A copy of a letter that Jeremy sent to those who were to be led captives into Babylon by the king of the Babylonians, to give them the message that God commanded him.↗
2Because of the sins which you have committed before God, you will be led away captives to Babylon by Nabuchodonosor king of the Babylonians.↗
3So when you come to Babylon, you will remain there many years, and for a long season, even for seven generations. After that, I will bring you out peacefully from there.↗
4But now you will see in Babylon gods of silver, gold, and wood carried on shoulders, which cause the nations to fear.↗
5Beware therefore that you in no way become like these foreigners. Don’t let fear take hold of you because of them when you see the multitude before them and behind them, worshiping them.↗
6But say in your hearts, “O Lord, we must worship you.”↗
7For my angel is with you, and I myself care for your souls.↗
8For their tongue is polished by the workman, and they themselves are overlaid with gold and with silver; yet they are only fake, and can’t speak.↗
9And taking gold, as if it were for a virgin who loves to be happy, they make crowns for the heads of their gods.↗
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