Jeremiah 1:4-9 ▼

4 And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,

5 'Before I form thee in the belly, I have known thee; and before thou comest forth from the womb I have separated thee, a prophet to nations I have made thee.'

6 And I say, 'Ah, Lord Jehovah! lo, I have not known -- to speak, for I am a youth.'

7 And Jehovah saith unto me, 'Do not say, I am a youth, for to all to whom I send thee thou goest, and all that I command thee thou speakest.

8 Be not afraid of their faces, for with thee am I to deliver thee, -- an affirmation of Jehovah.'

9 And Jehovah putteth forth His hand, and striketh against my mouth, and Jehovah saith unto me, 'Lo, I have put my words in thy mouth.