14. You, Lord, are the one I praise.So heal me and rescue me!Then I will be completely welland perfectly safe.
15. The people of Judah say to me,“Jeremiah, you claimed to tell uswhat the Lord has said.So why hasn't it come true?”
16. Our Lord, you chose meto care for your people,and that's what I have done.You know everything I have said,and I have never onceasked you to punish them.
17. I trust you for protectionin times of trouble,so don't frighten me.