8 Don’t be afraid of anyone. I am with you, and I will protect you.” This message is from the LORD.

9 Then the LORD reached out with his hand and touched my mouth. He said to me, “Jeremiah, I am putting my words in your mouth.

10 Today I have put you in charge of nations and kingdoms. You will pull up and tear down. You will destroy and overthrow. You will build up and plant.”