1 The word that Jeremiah the prophet spake unto Baruch the son of Neriah, when he wrote these words in a book at the mouth of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah; saying, RV1885 — Jeremiah 45:1
2 Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel, unto thee, O Baruch: RV1885 — Jeremiah 45:2
3 Thou didst say, Woe is me now! for the Lord hath added sorrow to my pain; I am weary with my groaning, and I find no rest. RV1885 — Jeremiah 45:3
4 Thus shalt thou say unto him, Thus saith the Lord: Behold, that which I have built will I break down, and that which I have planted I will pluck up; and this in the whole land. RV1885 — Jeremiah 45:4
5 And seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not: for, behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh, saith the Lord: but thy life will I give unto thee for a prey in all places whither thou goest. RV1885 — Jeremiah 45:5