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1 In the fourth year that Jehoiakim was king of Judah, Baruch wrote down everything I had told him.
2 Then later, the LORD God of Israel told me to say to Baruch:
3 You are moaning and blaming me, the LORD, for your troubles and sorrow, and for being so tired that you can't even rest.
4 But all over the earth I am tearing down what I built and pulling up what I planted.
5 I am bringing disaster everywhere, so don't even think about making any big plans for yourself. However, I promise that wherever you go, I will at least protect you from death. I, the LORD, have spoken.
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